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$85, Members $80

President’s Day Camp

Monday, February 18 9am–3:30pm $85, Members $80

Drawing & Painting

Kids’ Night Out: Year of the Pig Tuesday, February 5, marks The Year of the Pig!

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

Photography

Printmaking & Book Arts

Textiles

Kidstreet

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First-Time Artists

Get creative! Explore new materials and techniques while having fun in a supportive and friendly community. Whether registering with friends, family or doing it alone, these hands-on workshops are designed to not only teach you something new but to help spark creativity.

Ceramics Page 10

Getting to Know Adobe Bridge

Date Night: Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Couples Wheel Throwing

Image Making Through Scanning

Date Night: Cocktail Cups

Lightroom Basics

Textiles

Colorful Clay with Nancy Gardner

Serger Basics

Bang & Bend: Forged Wire Rings

English Paper Pieced Flowers

Ring Fabrication

Intro to Spinning Yarn Snow and Ice Dyeing

First-Time Potter

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First-Time Handbuilding

First-Time Screen Printing on Paper

Hollowware Bracelet: Hinges & Clasps

First-Time Letterpress

Faceted Stone Setting Theory & Applications: Round Stones

First-Time Drawing First-Time Painting

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

First-Time Bookmaking

Textiles Page 25

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass Page 18

First-Time Sewing

Fun Night Out: Glass Beadmaking

First-Time Metalsmithing

First-Time Screen Printing on Fabric

Fun Night Out: Synclastic Silver Cuff

First-Time Glass Beadmaking

First-Time Embroidery

Photo Decal on Enamel

First-Time Knitting

Enameled Steel Earrings

First-Time Crochet

Date Night: Hearts in Glass

First-Time Frame Loom Weaving

Date Night: Cocktail Coasters

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Photography Page 20

First-Time Digital Photography First-Time Photoshop First-Time Lightroom

Indigo Extravaganza Topics in Quilting: Binding Techniques

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First-Time Etching

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Mokume-Gane

Printmaking & Book Arts

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Photographing Your Artwork

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Custom Clasps: Key & Box Clasp

Drawing & Painting

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Date Night: Throwdown Winter Mugs

Visiting Artist Workshops

Ceramics

Photography

Fused Glass Incense Holder Party Time! Glass Bead Wine Charms Fun Night Out: Textured Silver Bangle Set

First-Time Artists & Workshops

Eager to try something new? Our First-Time programs are an excellent way to learn and create in a relaxed environment. These classes are designed for those who have never taken an art class or are looking to discover a new medium. With seven departments to choose from, you can learn to throw a pot in Ceramics or make jewelry in our Metalsmithing studios, just to name a few.

Workshops

Kidstreet Page 30

Kids Night Out: Year of the Pig

Family Workshops Page 30

A Hug in a Mug Hanging Baskets XOXO Mugs & Plates Plushies: Groundhog Day Paper Hearts, Flowers and Garland Still Life: Flowers and Hearts Birdhouses Plushies Workshop Shamrock Weaving

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Low–Fire Surfaces, 10am–1pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am–1pm

Tile Making, 10am–1pm

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am–1pm

Clay Journey, 10am–1pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am–1pm First–Time Potter, 10am–1pm Home and Garden, 1:30–4:30pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Handbuilding, 1:30–4:30pm

Advanced Handbuilding, 2–5pm

Figure Sculpture, 2–5pm

Dreams, Myths, and Stories, 6:30–9:30pm

Small Sculptures and Doll Making, 6:30–9:30pm Intermediate Wheel, 6:30–9:30pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 6:30–9:30pm

Sets & Series, 6:30–9:30pm

Connect 4 or More, 6:30–9:30pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Handbuilding, 7–10pm

Advanced Wheelthrowing, 7–10pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 7–10pm

Intro to Paper Clay, 10am–1pm Low Fire II, 2–5pm First–Time Potter, 2–5pm Print on Clay, 6:30–9:30 Int. Wheel: Altered Forms, 6:30–9:30 Projects, Challenges, & Fun, 7–10pm Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 7–10pm

First–Time Handbuilder, 7–10pm

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Acrylic Studio: Still Life to Abstraction, 10am–1pm

Form and the Light: Figure Painting and Drawing, 10am–1pm

Problem Solving for Oil Painters, 10am–1pm

Botanical Illustration, 10am–1pm

First–Time Drawing, 10am–1pm

Introduction to Watercolor, 1–4pm

Intuitive Painting, 10am–1pm

Introduction to Scratchboard, 10–1pm

Multilevel Watercolor, 1–4pm

First–Time Painting, 6:30–9:30pm

Political Cartooning, 2–5pm

Introduction to Painting Techniques, 6:30–9:30pm

Pastel & Oil Paint: Portrait & Figure, 6:30–9:30pm

Beginning Drawing, 6:30–9:30pm

First–Time Drawing, 6:30–9:30pm

Introduction to Watercolor, 6:30–9:30pm

Beginning Drawing, 10am–1pm Abstract Expressionism: The New York School, 2–5pm Abstract Painting, 6:30–9:30pm Project–Based Painting, 6:30–9:30pm Beginning Oil Painting, 6:30–9:30pm

First–Time Painting, 6:30–9:30pm

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass page 15

Metalsmithing I, 10am–1pm

Metalsmithing II, 10am–1pm

First–Time Metalsmithing, 10am–1pm

Steel Fabrication, 10am–1pm

Beginning Fused Glass, 10am–1pm

Metalsmithing III, 2–5pm

Metalsmithing I, 6:30–9:30pm

Intermediate Fusing, 10am–1pm

Metalsmithing II, 6:30–9:30pm

Working With Wax & Casting, 6:30–9:30pm

Advanced Topics in Metal, 1–4pm

Copper Electroforming, 6:30–9:30pm

Illustrative Enamel, 2–5pm

Stone Setting Bootcamp, 6:30–9:30pm

Small Copper Boxes, 2–5pm First–Time Metalsmithing, 6:30–9:30pm Metalsmithing III, 6:30–9:30pm

Photography page 20

First–Time Photoshop, 10am–1pm

Independent Projects in Photography, 10am–1pm

First–Time Digital Photography, 6:30–9:30pm

Photoshop: Nest Steps, 10am–1pm

Special Topic: Documentary Media, 6:30–9:30pm

Advanced Digital Compositing, 6:30–9:30pm

Websites for Artists, 6:30–9:30pm

First–Time Photoshop, 6:30–9:30pm

Independent Projects in Photography, 6:30–9:30pm

First–Time Letterpress, 2–5pm

First–Time Screen Printing on Paper, 10am–1pm

Independent Printmaking Projects, 2–5pm

First–Time Bookmaking, 2–5pm

Relief, Collagraph and Found Object Monotypes, 2–5pm

Water–based Monotypes, 2–5pm

First–TIme Screen Printing on Paper, 6:30–9:30pm

First–Time Letterpress, 6:30–9:30pm

Print on Clay, 6:30–9:30pm

Carborundum Collagraphs, 6:30–9:30pm

First Time Etching, 6:30–9:30pm

Quilting II: Wordplay Quilts, 10am–1pm

First–Time Sewing, 10am–1pm

Quilting II: Quilt Stitching Techniques, 10am–1pm

Zippers and Buttons, 10am–1pm

Indigo and Natural Dye, 6:30–9:30pm

First–Time Screen Printing on Fabric, 6:30–9:30pm

Natural Dye II, 6:30–9:30pm

Screen Print with Acid Dye, 6:30–9:30pm

First–Time Sewing, 6:30–9:30pm

Guided Sewing Projects, 6:30–9:30pm

Introduction to Studio Lighting, 6:30–9:30pm First–Time Lightroom, 6:30–9:30pm

Printmaking & Book Arts page 23

First–Time Bookmaking, 6:30–9:30pm Altered Book Forms, 6:30–9:30pm

Textiles page 25

First–Time Screen Printing on Fabric, 2–5pm First Time Frame Loom Weaving, 6:30–9:30pm Frame Loom Weaving II, 6:30–9:30pm Fashion I: Working with Commercial Patterns, 6:30–9:30pm

Zippers and Buttons, 6:30–9:30pm

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Building Structures, 10am–1pm

Art of the Box, 10am–1pm

Advanced Topics, 10am–1pm

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am–1pm

Simply Soda, 10am–1pm

Intermediate Wheelthrowing, 10am–1pm

First–Time Potter, 10am–1pm

Drawing on Clay, 10am–1pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 10am–1pm

Advanced Wheelthrowing, 10am–1pm

New Approaches to Handbuilding, 1–4pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Handbuilding, 1–4pm

Non–Figurative Sculpture, 2–5pm

Soda II: Surface, 2–5pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 2–5pm

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 2–5pm Drawing on Pots, 2–5pm Soda II: Surface, 2–5pm First–Time Potter, 5–8pm

Beginning Slip Casting, 6:30–9:30pm First–Time Potter, 6:30–9:30pm Beginning/Advanced Beginning Handbuilding, 7–10pm All About Cups/All About Surface, 7–10pm Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing, 7–10pm

Independent Painting Projects, 10am–1pm

Abstract Acrylic Painting Studio, 10am–1pm

Landscape Painting in the Studio, 10am–1pm

Beginning Drawing, 10am–1pm

Beginning Oil Painting, 10am–1pm

Intermediate Figure and Portrait, 10am–1pm

Multilevel Figure, 10am–1pm

Beginning Acrylic Painting, 10am–1pm

First Time Drawing, 10am–1pm

First–Time Painting, 2–5pm

Understanding Color, 2–5pm

Beginning Oil Painting, 2–5pm

Beginning Oil Pastels, 2–5pm

Introduction to Gouache, 2–5pm

Introduction to Geometric Abstraction, 10am–1pm First–Time Drawing, 2–5pm

First–Time Painting, 10am–1pm The Traveling Sketchbook, 10am–1pm

Beginning Acrylic Painting, 6:30–9:30pm

Beginning Figure & Portrait Drawing, 2–5pm Introduction to Color Pencils, 2–5pm

Beginning Drawing, 6:30–9:30pm Beginning Figure & Portrait Drawing, 6:30–9:30pm

Metalsmithing I, 10am–1pm

Metals Sampler, 10am–1pm

First–Time Metalsmithing, 10am–1pm

Enameling Techniques, 10am–1pm

Metalsmithing III, 10am–1pm

Metalsmithing II, 10am–1pm

Make Your Own Dinnerware, 2–5pm

Metalsmithing II, 2–5pm

Metal Clay Mokume Gane, 12–4pm

Beginning Fused Glass, 6:30–9:30pm

Creative Chainmaking, 2–5pm

Metalsmithing I, 2–5pm

Soldering 101, 6:30–9:30pm

First–Time Glass Beadmaking, 2–5pm

Working With Wax & Casting, 2–5pm

Resin & Metal, 6:30–9:30pm

Glass Beadmaking 2.0, 2–5pm

Working The Frame: New Ways of Seeing, 6:30–9:30pm

Intermediate Digital Photography, 6:30–9:30pm

The Art of Still Life, 6:30–9:30pm

First–Time Digital Photography, 10am–1pm Portrait Photography, 10am–1pm Photographic Book Making in Adobe Lightroom, 10am–1pm

First–Time Digital Photography, 6:30–9:30pm Studio Lighting II, 6:30–9:30pm

First–Time Screen Printing on Paper, 2–5pm

Advanced Topics in Digital Photography, 10am–1pm

Building a Photography Portfolio, 2–5pm

Portrait Photography, 2–5pm

First–Time Letterpress, 10am–1pm

Relief, Collagraph and Found Object Monotypes, 10am–1pm

First–Time Screen Printing on Paper, 2–5pm

Multi–Level Screen Printing, 6:30–9:30pm

Fundamentals of Digital Photography, 10am–1pm

Bookbinding II, 6:30–9:30pm

Introduction to Relief Printmaking, 2–5pm Hand–Sewn Book Structures, 2–5pm

First–Time Bookmaking, 6:30–9:30pm

Surface Design II: Patterns and Palettes, 10am–1pm

Sew Your Own Underwear, 6:30–9:30pm

Felt Hat Blocking: Sculptural Millinery, 10am–1pm

Guided Quilting Projects, 10am–1pm

Embroidery II: Couture Beading, 10am–1pm

Surface Design I: Exploring Dyes, 6:30–9:30pm

First Time Crochet, 10am–1pm

First Time Screen Printing on Fabric, 6:30–9:30pm First Time Knitting, 6:30–9:30pm First Time Embroidery, 6:30–9:30pm

Quilting I, 10am–1pm

First Time Screen Printing on Fabric, 10am–1pm Indigo and Arashi “Storm” Shibori, 10am–1pm First Time Sewing, 10am–1pm Zippers and Buttons, 10am–1pm Screen Print II: Print with Dye, 1:30–4:30pm The Fine Art of Embroidery, 1:30–4:30pm Zippers and Buttons, 5–8pm First Time Sewing, 5–8pm

Ceramics

Ceramics First-Time Artist First-Time Potter

Lillstreet’s long-established ceramics department offers classes for all skill levels in wheelthrowing, handbuilding, sculpture and more. Advanced students can fine-tune their work or experiment with soda firing. Take advantage of over 200 glaze combinations, firings and state-of-the-art equipment during our generous, free open studio hours.

Beginner/ Advanced Beginner

5 Weeks Dress for mess, and spin the wheel to shape clay into the basic forms of mugs and bowls. Work with various tools and later glaze your pottery. Learn a little handbuilding too, such as pinch pots, bowls and small serving trays. Plan to purchase a clay tool kit at Lillstreet. Class fee includes one 12-pound bag of clay.

Monday 10am–1pm Nicole Paulina Session I: Starts January 7 Session II: Starts February 11 Wednesday 2–5pm Maureen Duffy-Daugavietis Session I: Starts January 9 Session II: Starts February 13 Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Shiyuan Xu Session I: Starts January 10 Session II: Starts February 14 Sunday 10am–1pm TBD Session I: Starts January 13 Session II: Starts February 17 Sunday 5–8pm TBD Session I: Starts January 13 Session II: Starts February 17 $180, Members $175

First-Time Handbuilding 5 Weeks Learn handbuilding techniques such as pinch pots, coils and slabs that can be made into functional pottery, art objects or sculptures. Use molds, slab roller and extruder will be demonstrated. Plan to purchase a clay tool kit at Lillstreet. Class fee includes one 12-pound bag of clay.

Monday 7–10pm Joe Kraft Session I: Starts January 7 Session II: Starts February 11 $180, Members $175

Beginning/ Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing 10 Weeks Beginning students will develop fundamental throwing techniques while returning students refine their techniques to create more complex forms. Be inspired by those around you and challenged by your personal goals. Teacher demonstrations are designed for multilevel students. Class fee includes one 25-pound bag of clay.

Monday 10am–1pm Les Orenstein Starts January 7 Monday 6:30–9:30pm Jayson Lawfer Starts January 7

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Handbuilding 10 Weeks Whether your aim is functional or sculptural ceramics, learn the basic techniques of handbuilding as you work with slabs, coils and pinching to create virtually anything you can dream up. Use of tools such as molds, slab roller and extruder will be demonstrated. Class fee includes one 25-pound bag of clay.

Tuesday 1:30–4:30pm Lisa Harris Starts January 8 Tuesday 7–10pm Nicole Paulina Starts January 8 Thursday 7–10pm Nicole Paulina Starts January 10 Saturday 1–4pm Mary Drabik Starts January 12 $340, Members $330

Tuesday 10am–1pm Susan Messer-McBride Starts January 8 Tuesday 7–10pm Gary Jackson Starts January 8 Wednesday 7–10pm Shiyuan Xu Starts January 9 Thursday 2–5pm Sam Hostert Starts January 10 Thursday 7–10pm Jonathan Pacheco Starts January 10 Friday 10am–1pm David Trost Starts January 11 Saturday 10am–1pm Catherine Tweedie Starts January 12 Sunday 2–5pm Aaron Becker Starts January 13 $340, Members $330

6 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 7 & FEBRUARY 11

Multilevel Form Focus: Cups 5 Weeks Learn the ins and outs of creating mugs, tumblers and cups of all shapes and sizes. We will cover techniques such as throwing off the hump as well as a variety of surface decorations. All levels welcome

Thursday 7–10pm Sam Hostert Session I: Starts January 10 $190, Members $185

Form Focus: High-Fire Surfaces 5 Weeks Learn a variety of surface techniques to apply to your functional, high-fire wares. Demonstrations will include the use of wax, slips, carving, glazes and more. Explore techniques and participate in critiques to better understand how to best fit surface and form. All levels welcome

Thursday 7–10pm Sam Hostert Session II: Starts February 14 $190, Members $185

Ceramics

Challenges, Projects & Fun

Small Sculptures & Doll Making

Figurative Sculpture

No two weeks are alike in this class! Join us for 10 weekly competitive challenges with clay. But, unlike our favorite reality shows, no one gets eliminated. Test your clay forming abilities against your classmates for fun, skill building and bragging rights.

10 Weeks

All levels welcome

Explore a step-by-step approach to body proportions, construction problem solving and internal armature. You’ll learn about the planes of the figure, human expression and body gesture. There will be class discussions on surface treatment for sculpture.

Wednesday 7–10pm Gary Jackson Starts January 9

Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Robin Power Starts January 8

$350, Members $340

10 Weeks

Dreams, Myths & Stories in Clay 10 Weeks Bring your personal stories, dreams and myths to life with hand-built clay forms. You will learn to form, texture and finish work. Each class includes time for you to share insights, inspirations or ask questions. In the final session, we will view and discuss everyone’s work in terms of the dreams, myths or stories expressed. All levels welcome

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Corinne D. Peterson Starts January 7

Imagination flows as you create abstract, realistic and anthropomorphic sculptures. You may choose to articulate your figures through the application of kinetic elements to create a doll.

Tile Making 10 Weeks

10 Weeks

$350, Members $340 $70 Model fee

Looking for something unique to adorn your kitchen, bathroom or fireplace? Learn to make decorative tiles from a slab of clay. We’ll teach you how to build up and carve into clay, then make a plaster mold from your tile to make multiples. Firing and glazing will be discussed. All levels welcome

Wednesday 10am–1pm Michael Skiersch Starts January 9 $350, Members $340

10 Weeks Use handbuilding techniques to develop your ideas into sculpture while engaging your creative thinking process. Classes will present a broader discussion of sculptural forms beyond the figure and how best to incorporate narrative elements. All levels welcome

All levels welcome

Tuesday 2–5pm Robin Power Starts January 8

Non-Figurative Sculpture in Clay

The Art of the Box 10 Weeks Examine various hand-building processes for constructing boxes. You will start by learning simple slab building techniques. You’ll progress to alternative methods and themes as well as traditional and alternative surface treatments. All levels welcome

Friday 10am–1pm Patrick Miceli Starts January 11

Thursday 2–5pm Jonathan Pacheco Starts January 10

$350, Members $340

Low Fire Surfaces 10 Weeks Low fire surface treatments can give your work vibrant colors and options for narrative illustrations. Learn to use slips, underglazes and glazes to make your terra cotta forms come to life. All levels welcome

Monday 10am–1pm Molly Bishop Starts January 7 $350, Members $340

$350, Members $340

Ceramics

Intermediate/ Advanced Classes Intermediate Wheelthrowing 10 Weeks You’ve mastered the basics, now challenge yourself to throw a better pot. Design pottery and develop a personal aesthetic while learning techniques to make complex forms. Weekly demonstrations and experimentation with new glaze combinations will help develop your signature look. Prerequisite: Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing

10 Weeks From organic life forms to architecture, and from mathematical theories to mechanical parts, structures exist in everything. Explore the various structure units/ modules and learn different ceramic handbuilding techniques to build structural sculptures. Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning Handbuilding

Thursday 10am–1pm Shiyuan Xu Starts January 10 $375, Members $365

Low Fire: Wheelthrowing 10 Weeks

Tuesday 10am–1pm Lisa Harris Starts January 8 Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Karen Avery Starts January 8 Thursday 10am–1pm Patty Kochaver Starts January 10 Saturday 10am–1pm Les Orenstein Starts January 12 Sunday 10am–1pm Levi Yastrow Starts January 13

Form Focus: Building Structures

Continue to explore the rich history and bright color palette of low-fired ceramics while focusing primarily on wheelthrowing with red clay. Demonstrations and discussions will involve the use of terra sigillata, underglazes, slips and glazes. Learn more traditional techniques while getting into the wild side and using the wheel as a tool. Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning Wheelthrowing/ Handbuilding

Sunday 10am–1pm Aaron Becker Starts January 13

$375, Members $365

Intermediate Wheelthrowing: Altered Forms

New Approaches to Handbuilding

10 Weeks This class is an intermediate to advanced class for potters interested in wheel throwing looking to start working out of the round. We will focus and pushing pots from the round into other shapes while using different techniques. We will use slab, pinching and coil techniques combined with our thrown and altered pieces. We will also combine multiple thrown forms to make more interesting forms and shapes. Prerequisite: Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Aaron Becker Starts January 9 $375, Members $365

10 Weeks Elevate your ceramic vocabulary while learning a variety of traditional and non-traditional handbuilding techniques. Periodically, the wheel will be used to explore making slump or hump bisque molds, throwing elements for handbuilt forms and experimenting with unique surface applications. Demonstrations will include coil building, pinching, extruding, soft and stiff slab construction Prerequisite: One handbuilding or wheelthrowing class

Thursday 1–4pm Mary Drabik Starts January 10 $375, Members $365

Clay Journey

Form Focus: Connect Four

10 Weeks

Chart the steps in your clay journey. Inventory your skill set and create a path forward by setting goals, working in a series, and creating personal challenges for growth. Private cone 10 reduction firing at end of term.

Focus on combining multiple wheel thrown forms to stack and attach in the hunt for new forms and ideas. We will use the process of making to sketch out new forms and ideas. Exercises and demonstrations will help you to generate ideas when you’re in a creative slump.

Prerequisite: One year of wheelthrowing classes

Prerequisite: Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing and Intermediate Wheelthrowing

Wednesday 10am–1pm Susan Messer-McBride Starts January 9

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Aaron Becker Starts January 7

$375, Members $365

Form Focus: Sets and Series

Home & Garden Pottery

10 Weeks This class will focus on cohesion in function and aesthetics within groups of thrown forms, whether it be functional or non functional. Through demonstrations and critiques we’ll seek to push skills and ideas to bring the wheelthrown form to a new level. Prerequisite: Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing and Intermediate Wheelthrowing

Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Patty Kochaver Starts January 8

10 Weeks This independently-driven class begins each week with a potluck and group discussion about ongoing projects. Instructor is on hand to guide you through your projects, problem solve and demonstrate as needed. Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing or Handbuilding & one intermediate ceramics class

Monday 1:30–4:30pm Karen Avery Starts January 7

$375, Members $365

Advanced Wheelthrowing

Low Fire II

10 Weeks

Take a step back to reflect upon your throwing technique. You’ll be guided through a number of exercises to help refine your methods at the wheel. Basic functional forms and glazing techniques will be addressed.

Explore the rich history and bright color palette of low-fired ceramic surface decorations. Demonstrations and discussions will involve the use of terra sigillata, underglazes, slips and glazes on terra cotta. Students will learn to mix glazes and slips from basic components.

Prerequisite: Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing and Intermediate Wheelthrowing

Monday 7–10pm Nolan Baumgartner Starts January 7 $375, Members $365

Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning Wheelthrowing/ Handbuilding

Wednesday 2–5pm David Trost Starts January 9 $375, Members $365

8 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 7 & FEBRUARY 11

Introduction to Paper Clay 10 Weeks This course introduces students to the possibilities of paperclay in the ceramics studio. As a more forgiving material, students will have hands on experience in preparing paperclay, various handbuilding construction methods as well as decoration techniques to create pieces. Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning Wheelthrowing/Handbuilding

Advanced Handbuilding

10 Weeks

This class is designed primarily to help you to develop specific ideas, refine techniques and pursue independent projects with individual guidance.

Improve your skills for making handbuilt forms while building functional and sculptural objects. Weekly demonstrations will teach more complex techniques to manipulate clay and allow further development of your handbuilt work.

Prerequisite: One year of handbuilding or wheelthrowing

Saturday 10am–1pm Lisa Harris Starts January 12

$375, Members $365

Wednesday 10am–1pm Shiyuan Xu Starts January 9

Slip Casting I 10 Weeks

$375, Members $365

Soda I: Beginning Soda Firing 10 Weeks Experience flashes of color, textured surfaces and the excitement of unpredictable results utilizing the distinct atmospheric qualities of the soda kiln. Weekly demonstrations will encourage more complex forms. Using slips and glazes, the soda-firing process becomes accessible and understandable. You will participate in all stages of the process, including required kiln loading and unloading outside of class time. Prerequisite: One year of experience working with clay or instructor approval

Friday 10am–1pm Catherine Tweedie Starts January 11

Advanced Topics

Does making multiples of your favorite cup, vase or other sculptural or functional forms interest you? Learn to make two-part plaster molds of household objects to use for slip casting. This technique allows you to pour a specially formulated, liquid clay into your mold and create multiples of the same object. Prerequisite: One year of handbuilding or wheelthrowing

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Michael Skiersch Starts January 9 $375, Members $365

Prerequisite: One year of handbuilding

Monday 2–5pm David Trost Starts January 7 $375, Members $365

Print on Clay 10 Weeks Learn to silkscreen, use toner-litho transfers, monoprints, and stencils on clay forms to create layered imagery for narrative or decorative purposes. Demonstrations will include printing processes and ceramic construction techniques as well as how to create finished forms with surface depth for low or high fire clay bodies. Ceramics students enrolled in the previous session can keep your shelves in the ceramics department! Prerequisite: One year of handbuilding or wheelthrowing

Drawing on Clay: 2D and 3D 10 Weeks Transform a drawn image into a bas-relief (raised) design by methods such as manipulating the damp clay, adding and carving. Create multidimensional drawings on vessels and further develop the surface with inlay, underglaze, stains, and glazes. Prerequisite: One year of handbuilding or wheelthrowing

Thursday 10am–1pm Lisa Harris Starts January 10 $375, Members $365

Drawing on Pots 10 Weeks Pots are full of potential, and can they truly serve as much more than blank expressions. Learn to apply narrative elements, patterns and more. Demonstrations and discussions will focus on what’s on the surface. Prerequisite: One year of handbuilding or wheelthrowing

Sunday 2–5pm Nicole Paulina Starts January 13 $375, Members $365

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Judy Zeddies/David Trost Starts January 9 $375, Members $365

$375, Members $365 $60 Soda Fee

Soda II: Surfaces 10 Weeks Soda firing offers a dazzling variety of surfaces both planned and unplanned for the artist to explore. Demonstrations will include a broad variety of techniques to reveal how to achieve better results in the soda kiln. Participation in all stages of the process including loading and unloading outside of class time is expected of each student. Prerequisite: Two sessions of Soda I or instructor approval

Saturday 2-5pm Sam Hostert Starts January 12 Sunday, 2-5pm Levi Yastrow Starts January 13 $375, Members $365 $60 Soda Fee

Workshops

Ceramics

Date Night: Throwdown Grab your sweetie, bestie or crew for a Friday night “throwdown.” Join us for a fun evening of getting a little messy and trying your hands at wheelthrowing. Learn basic techniques, and throw as much clay as you can with the help of our skilled instructors. At night’s end, pick two pieces to have glazed. Each participant must register and pay the workshop fee. BYOB, Must be 21+ to consume alcohol.

Friday, January 18 6:30–9:30pm Maureen Duffy Daugavietis

Visiting Artist Workshop Date Night: Valentine’s Day Couples Wheel Throwing Get your “Ghost” on, and get dirty in public! Channel your inner Patrick Swayze or Demi Moore and join us for a night of learning to throw clay on the potter’s wheel. It’s your hands-on experience of making magic happen. To set the mood, Unchained Melody will be playing in the background! Start your date night out right and make it a BYOB. Register early - this popular Valentine’s Day class fills quickly every year.

Friday, February 1 6:30-9:30pm Shiyuan Xu

Friday, February 15 6:30–9:30pm Nicole Paulina

Friday, March 1 6:30-9:30pm Kelly McKray

$65, Members $60

Winter Mugs Whether it’s for coffee, tea, soup or hot cocoa, create your own clay mug to warm you up on those chilly days. Working with stoneware slabs, learn to construct, texture, decorate and carve into clay to make it your own functional piece of art. Choose a glaze that will be applied to your mug after its final firing. No experience necessary

Saturday, January 26 2–4pm Aaron Becker Saturday, February 23 2–4pm Maureen Duffy-Daugevaitis

Date Night: Cocktail Cups Join us for a celebratory evening dedicated to the handcrafted happy hour. Roll up your sleeves and dress for mess! You’ll learn to hand build cocktail cups from terra cotta clay using slabs and templates. Create, decorate and embellish them in your own, unique style. Once fired, you’ll have two handmade cups to toast with for years to come. BYOB, must be 21+ to consume alcohol.

Colorful Clay with Nancy Gardner Join us for a unique perspective in the vibrant world of Oak Park-based artist Nancy Gardner. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how she creates her fun, fanciful terra cotta forms, and then explore those techniques on your own. Nancy will lead hands-on demonstrations focusing on a variety of handbuilding methods; plus, she’ll offer tips and tricks she has developed in the course of her career as a ceramics artist. She’ll also show us how to use slips and underglazes to build those rich, decorative surfaces she’s known for.

Friday, February 22 6:30–9:30pm Mary Drabik

Saturday and Sunday, February 9–10 10am–4pm Nancy Gardner

$65, Members $60

Early bird price through December 17: $225 Price after December 17: $250

$55, Members $50

10 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 7 & FEBRUARY 11

Explore pen and ink, acrylics, watercolor, gouache, oils or pastels. Drawing and Painting classes are divided into beginning, intermediate, multi-level or advanced classes. Use these designations and class descriptions to create a custom curriculum that best fits your interests.

Drawing & Painting

Introduction to Color Pencils 5 Weeks Learn the fundamentals of drawing with colored pencils to produce stunning works of art. Exercises in color blending, application techniques and portraying different subject matters, while taking advantage of the semi-transparent qualities of colored pencil, will help individuals master this diverse medium.

Digital Arts & Photography

Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing, or equivalent experience recommended

First-Time Artist First-Time Drawing 5 Weeks Learn the use of value, line and proportion to create realistic drawings. This entry-level class is for those with little or no drawing experience. Purchase your First-Time Drawing kit on the first day of class. .

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Patrick Miceli Session I: Starts January 7 Session II: Starts February 11 Tuesday 10am–1pm Tracy Frein Session I: Starts January 8 Session II: Starts February 12 Thursday 2- 5pm TBD Session I: Starts January 10 Session II: Starts February 14 Saturday 10am–1pm Annie York Session I: Starts January 12 Session II: Starts February 16 $180, Members $175 $25 First-Time Drawing Kit

First-Time Painting 5 Weeks This class will introduce you to the process of painting in acrylics. Starting with an introduction to the basic materials, students will learn how to use brushes and paint together to begin, develop and finish a painting so even a novice will find success in this direct and engaging class. Purchase your First-Time Painting kit on the first day of class.

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Annie York Session I: Starts January 7 Session II: Starts February 11 Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Annie York Session I: Starts January 8 Friday 10am–1pm TBD Session I: Starts January 11 Sunday 2–5pm Boris Ostrerov Session I: Starts January 13 Session II: Starts February 17 $180, Members $175 $45 First-Time Painting Kit

Saturday 10am–1pm Tracy Frein Session I: Starts January 12 Session II: Starts February 16

Beginner/ Advanced Beginner Beginning Drawing 10 Weeks If you are new to drawing or would like to refresh your drawing skills you will discover something useful in this entry-level class. The use of value, line and proportion will be demonstrated and provide the foundation of balanced compositions. A Beginning Drawing kit is available for purchase on the first day of class.

Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Patrick Miceli Starts January 8 Wednesday 10am–1pm John Fleck Starts January 9

$185, Members $180

Introduction to Scratchboard 5 Weeks Learn how to create dramatic blackand-white images using scratchboard. The board itself is a panel covered with a thin layer of white China clay, and then coated with black India ink. Scratching tools are used to scrape away the ink layer, revealing the white underneath. A great experiment for those with experience in pen and ink who wish to add to their toolbox, and those who are interested in the style of woodcuts, but without the printing process.

Wednesday 10am–1pm Alex Boersma Session I: Starts January 9 Session II: Starts February 13 $185, Members $180

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Melanie Brown Starts January 10 Sunday 10am–1pm Patrick Miceli Starts January 13 $340, Members $330 $25 Beginning Drawing kit

Drawing & Painting

Beginning Acrylic Painting

Beginning Figure & Portrait Drawing

10 Weeks

5 Weeks

Experience mixing colors, determine the best type of brush to use and learn techniques for working with paint. This class is ideal for those who have taken First-Time Drawing into Painting or have previous experience and want to expand their skills. The Beginning Painting kit is available for purchase on the first day of class.

Venture beyond the still life and explore the fundamentals of drawing portraits and figures while working from a nude model. Weekly demonstrations and structured exercises will emphasize observation, proportion, measuring, anatomy and seeing the figure and face as a combination of integrated shapes. You will work in charcoal and conté and must supply your own materials.

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Annie York Starts January 10 Sunday 10am–1pm Boris Ostrerov Starts January 13 $340, Members $330 $75 Beginning Painting Kit

Introduction to Painting Techniques

Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing or prior figure experience

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Erik Brown Session I: Starts January 10 Saturday 2–5pm Erik Brown Session II: Starts February 14 $185, Members $180 $40 Model Fee

5 Weeks Develop and refine painting techniques as you build on basic skills. Explore brush and palette knife approaches, incorporate painting mediums and investigate the importance of a color plan.

Introduction to Watercolor 5 Weeks

Prerequisite: First-Time Drawing into Painting or prior experience.

Learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Composition, color mixing, brush style, shape and form, light and value, paint application and layering will be explored. You should have basic skills in painting and drawing.

Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Annie York Session II: Starts February 12

Monday 1–4pm Tom Dieschbourg Session I: Starts January 7

$185, Members $180

Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Amanda Mulcahy Session I: Starts January 8 Session II: Starts February 12

Beginning Oil Painting 10 Weeks Learn the fundamentals of oil painting, a standard for professional painters since the 12th century. Experiment with color mixing and painting techniques that accumulate to enhance skill and provide a foundation for confident painting with oils. An oil painting kit is available for purchase on the first day of class.

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Annie York Starts January 9 Thursday 10am–1pm Patrick Miceli Starts January 10 Sunday 2- 5pm Patrick Miceli Starts January 13 $340, Members $330 $90 Oil Painting Kit

$185, Members $180

Introduction to Gouache 5 Weeks

Understanding Color 5 Weeks Learn to maximize your use of color to add vibrancy and depth to your work. Focus will be on working with complementary colors, warm versus cool, color mixing and blending. Demonstrations in both wet and dry media with various subject matters. Come prepared to the first class with a sketchpad and a set of nupastels (or equivalent). A supply list will be provided. Prerequisite: First-Time Drawing, First-Time Painting, Beginning Drawing or equivalent experience

Create landscape paintings from photographs and your imagination, and you’ll gain an understanding of the benefits and challenges of photo reference. We will discuss the best way to gather reference photos, and how to modify your painting for success. Composition, value, and color principles will be discussed as we bring together an effective landscape. We’ll also consider how light reveals form and how to accentuate that. Prerequisite: First-Time Painting, Beginning Acrylic Painting or prior experience

$185, Members $180

Saturday 10am–1pm John Fleck Starts January 12

Beginning Oil Pastels 5 Weeks Oil pastels, with their buttery texture and bright color, offer artists a visceral and direct way to draw vibrant, painterly works. You will employ varying techniques including optical blending, layering and washes to take advantage of some of the unique properties of this medium. Bring a medium pastel drawing pad and a small set of artist-quality oil pastels to the first class. Prerequisite: First-Time Drawing, Beginning Drawing or equivalent experience

$340, Members $330

Political Cartooning 5 Weeks Learn editorial portrait techniques through pencil, pen and ink drawing. Utilize photographic references of public figures, past and present, to create poignant and satirical portraits and drawings. Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing, Beginning Figure and Portrait Drawing or equivalent experience

Saturday 2–5pm Elizabeth Wilson Session II: Starts February 16

Monday 2–5pm Emmett Baggett Session I: Starts January 7 Session II: Starts February 11

$185, Members $180

Abstract Expressionism: The New York School 5 Weeks In this hands-on oil painting class, you will learn about the painting techniques used by artists in the Abstract Expressionist movement. Through an immersion in the artistic styles of Pollock, de Kooning, Rothko, Frankenthaler and others, you will discover alternative ways of using color and manipulating oil paint that you can apply to a variety of other painting styles.

You should have basic skills in painting and drawing.

Prerequisite: Beginning Oil Painting, Beginning Acrylic Painting or prior experience

$185, Members $180

10 Weeks

Saturday 2–5pm Elizabeth Wilson Session I: Starts January 12

Learn to create with gouache, also referred to as opaque watercolor. Gouache is an extremely versatile and forgiving medium, great for those looking to build on their watercolor skills. We will cover color mixing, brush work, paint application and layering/ blending. We’ll also touch on more general principles such as composition, shape and form, light and value.

Sunday 2–5pm Alex Boersma Session I: Starts January 10 Session II: Starts February 14

Landscape Painting in the Studio

Wednesday 2–5pm David Downs Session I: Starts January 9 Session II: Starts February 13 $185, Members $180

12 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 7 & FEBRUARY 11

Introduction to Geometric Abstraction

Multilevel

5 weeks In this acrylic painting class, learn how to create abstract artworks utilizing geometric forms. Emphasis will be on fundamental concepts such as form, composition, figure-ground relationships, and space. You will also experiment with color mixing and hard-edge painting techniques.

Acrylic Studio: Still Life to Abstraction 10 weeks Focusing on a new still life each session, emphasis will be on composition, color and the importance of equal attention to background and foreground. Within the group setting, there will be a focus on the level and interest of each individual. Through group discussion and evaluation, we will build common vocabulary and explore a variety of styles and methods.

Prerequisite: Beginning Acrylic Painting or equivalent experience recommended

$190, Members $185

Prerequisite: First-Time Painting, Beginning Acrylic Painting or equivalent experience recommended.

Monday 10am–1pm Yvette Weijergang Starts January 7 $350, Members $340

Intuitive Painting 5 weeks Develop your own language of mark making through a series of activities structured to develop your painterly instincts. Learn to trust your intuition while generating original ideas and expressing the unconscious. A development of color, compositions and themes will be explored. Prerequisite: First-Time Painting, Beginning Acrylic Painting or equivalent experience recommended.

Tuesday 10am–1pm Melanie Brown Session I: Starts January 8 Session II: Starts February 12 $190, Members $185

Project-Based Painting 5 Weeks

Abstract Painting

The Traveling Sketchbook

10 Weeks

5 Weeks

In this class, you will discover a variety of methods used in post-war abstraction as well as contemporary work. Through experimentation, discussion and critique, you will find a working method that best suits your needs for both representational and non-objective painting. Open to acrylic and oil painting mediums.

The sketchbook is a site of brainstorming, experimentation and observation. We will utilize the sketchbook to its fullest potential by exploring all of these themes in various locations throughout the city as well as in the classroom. Using the sketchbook as your visual diary, you will draw directly from life, reference and your imagination in a variety of media.

Prerequisite: Beginning Oil Painting, Beginning Acrylic Painting or prior experience

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm David Downs Starts January 9

Please bring a sketchbook and drawing medium of your choice to the first class.

$350, Members $340

Friday, 10am–1pm Philip Hartigan Session II: Starts February 15

Multilevel Watercolor

$190, Members $185

Drawing & Painting

Thursday 10am- 1pm Steve Amos Session I: Starts January 10 Session II: Starts February 14

This class is ideal for the advanced beginner to intermediate painter looking to establish a studio practice. You will work one on one with your instructor to develop projects of personal interest and to build your painting skills. Come to the first class prepared with your ideas, photos and painting supplies. Open to acrylic, oil and watercolor mediums. Prerequisite: Beginning Oil Painting, Beginning Acrylic Painting, Introduction to Watercolor or prior painting experience

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Steve Amos Session I: Starts January 9 Session II: Starts February 13 $190, Members $185

5 Weeks Watercolor is a versatile medium that allows the artist a range of expression including representational, fluid sketches and improvisational abstracts. This class offers a comprehensive introduction to watercolor techniques such as blending and glazing. Representational techniques will be expanded upon as special effects with the medium are explored. Prerequisite: Introduction to Watercolor or equivalent experience

Monday 1–4pm Tom Dieschbourg Session II: Starts February 11 $190, Members $185

Multilevel Figure 5 Weeks Open to beginning and continuing students of figure drawing. Each session begins with instructor demos followed by long poses for individual development. Instructor works with students one on one at their level. Students supply own materials. Charcoal, pastel, conte, or oil are all welcome.

Saturday 10am–1pm Bob Horn

Session I: Starts January 12 Session II: Starts February 16 $190, Members $185 $40 Model Fee

Intermediate/ Advanced Botanical Illustration

Drawing & Painting

10 Weeks Discover multiple techniques and develop the skills necessary to render botanicals. Draw from life both in the studio and at the local botanical gardens. Demonstrations include pencil, ink, watercolor and colored pencil to create realistic and scientific works of art. Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing, Introduction to Watercolor, Introduction to Color Pencils or equivalent experience

Monday 10am–1pm Alex Boersma Starts January 7 $375, Members $365

Form and Light: Figure Painting and Drawing 10 Weeks Building an understanding of visual concepts enables you to paint directly in color. The bravura strokes of a Velazquez or Sargent require an intimate knowledge of how light travels across a form, how values shift, the interconnectedness of color and the varied quality of edges. This class is ideal for oil painters and pastel artists. Prerequisite: Beginning Figure and Portrait Drawing or equivalent experience

Tuesday 10am–1pm Ken Minami Starts January 8

Pastel & Oil Paint: Portrait & Figure

Independent Painting Projects

Abstract Acrylic Painting Studio

5 Weeks

10 Weeks

10 weeks

Learn to focus on rendering the model directly in color in either soft pastel or in an alla prima oil painting style. There will be a 2-week portrait pose and a 3-week figure pose. Color relationships, the importance of relative values and lost and found edges will be investigated.

Work one on one with your instructor to develop a project of personal interest, be it a portrait of a family member, pet, place you have visited, or any project which needs further development. This class meets the needs of oil painters with emphasis on classical painting techniques used in representational painting.

Expand your vision in a lively, interactive environment using all forms of abstraction and nonobjective painting. Focus will be on formal issues, exploring and encouraging skill development, techniques and materials. Individual needs will be addressed. Works of influential artists will be discussed and visits to galleries encouraged. This class will help you develop and refine your personal creative goals.

Prerequisite: Figure drawing and previous pastel or painting experience recommended

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Ken Minami Session I: Starts January 7 Session II: Starts February 11

Come to the first class prepared with your ideas, photos and painting supplies. Prerequisite: Beginning Acrylic Painting, Beginning Oil Painting or equivalent experience.

$195, Members $190 $40 Model Fee

Thursday 10am–1pm Bob Horn Starts January 10

Problem Solving for Oil Painters

$375, Members $365

10 Weeks

Intermediate Figure and Portrait

Your ideas become the subject of individualized instruction as you expand your skills as a painter. If you choose, a still life setup will be available each week to further develop your skills in representational painting. This is a class for students with previous painting experience. Please come to the first class prepared to work in oils on a 16” x 20” canvas.

Friday 10am–1pm Cynthia Vaicunas Starts January 11 $375, Members $365

5 Weeks This class will focus on long pose sessions, (one and two weeks) so students can work from the nude model for more in depth portrait or figure studies. Individualized instruction at the students level. Previous drawing experience helpful. Students work in the material of their choice.

Prerequisite: Beginning Oil Painting, Beginning Acrylic Painting, Project Based Oil Painting or equivalent experience.

Prerequisite: Beginning Figure and Portrait Drawing or equivalent experience

Wednesday 10am–1pm Bob Horn Starts January 9

Friday 10am–1pm Bob Horn Session I: Starts January 11 Session II: Starts February 15

$375, Members $365

Prerequisite: Beginning Acrylic Painting, experience in abstraction or equivalent experience

$195, Members $190 $40 Model Fee

$375, Members $365 $70 Model Fee

14 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 7 & FEBRUARY 11

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

Interested in making jewelry, wearable art or small sculpture? Our Metalsmithing, Jewelry and Glass department has a wide range of workshops, classes, tools and materials for all skill levels. Whether you’re a first-time creator or you have been working with metals for years, our teaching artists are here to help develop and nurture your growing skills. With 4 dedicated classrooms and a group studio for artists working in metal, there is sure to be a class and open studio time to fit your schedule.

First-Time Artist First-Time Metalsmithing

Beginner/ Advanced Beginner

5 Weeks

Paid Open Studio

Glass Open Studio

This is a great option if you have experience working in a metals studio but can’t find a class that fits your schedule, or you just need to finish up a project. There are approximately 55 hours of monitored open studio hours available each week at varying times, Monday through Sunday.

A punch card must be purchased at the front desk.

For those who have registered in a class within the last year. No approval needed.

$50, Members $45 per week $20 per day For those who have not been registered in a class within the last year. Director approval is required.

$75, Members $70 per week $30 per day For those not able to register for a 10-week class but need instructor guidance during a scheduled class time. Intermediate to advanced levels only. Director approval required.

$45 per class

Students must have previous experience or Director approval.

Glass Bead: $75 for 5 sessions $20 per individual session Enamel: $50 for 5 sessions $15 per individual session

Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Meghann Sottile Session I: Starts January 8 Session II: Starts February 12 Wednesday 10am–1pm Danni Xu Session I: Starts January 9 Session II: Starts February 13 Sunday 10am–1pm Younha Jung Session I: Starts January 13 Session II: Starts February 17 $180, Members $175 $15 First-Time Metalsmithing Kit

First-Time Glass Beadmaking 5 Weeks Learn basic torch techniques while creating simple, decorative beads. Shaping, heat control, color, use of tools, classroom equipment and studio safety will be covered. Classes will involve demonstrations, discussions, practice time and individual instruction. An overview of how to finish your beads will be discussed. A kit is required if you haven’t taken this class before and available for purchase on the first day of class.

Metals Sampler 10 Weeks You will get a chance to dabble in most things metalsmithing like metal forming, bezel stone setting and enameling. Each week you will work on a project from beginning to end. Materials will be available for sale in class.

Saturday 10am–1pm Carla Nessa Starts January 12 $340, Members $330

Metalsmithing I 10 Weeks Design and create jewelry and small sculptures in silver, copper and brass. Learn basic skills such as sawing, texturing, soldering and polishing. Simple forming techniques and bezel-setting stones will also be demonstrated. Returning students will work to refine these skills. A material kit is recommended and available for purchase on the first day of class for first-time students.

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

This class is a project-based introduction to basic metalworking skills. Each week, you will create a new project ranging from band rings to bracelets. Each project is designed to be completed within that class. A material kit is required and can be purchased on the first day of class.

Monday 10am–1pm Danni Xu Starts January 7 Monday 6:30–9:30pm Neil Kraus Starts January 7 Thursday 10am-1pm Josh Herman Starts January 10

Saturday 2–5pm Cynthia McEwen Session I: Starts January 12

Sunday 2–5pm Younha Jung Starts January 13

$180, Members $175 $40 Glass Bead Kit

$340, Members $330 $30 Beginning Metals Kit

Metalsmithing II

Copper Electroforming

10 Weeks

5 Weeks

Focus on refining your approach to design, soldering, stone setting and finishing. Further explore patinas and other means of joining metals. This is the perfect class if you are looking to gain more confidence with the fundamentals and design thinking when taking a project from start to finish.

Electroforming is a metal plating process that slowly deposits copper on to the surface of your work to create more density and support. We’ll start by exploring a variety of processes of plating on copper foils, waxes and plastics. We’ll then move to more complex processes that relate to particular interests, like jewelry making and sculpture.

Prerequisite: Two sessions of Beginning Metalsmithing or Metalsmithing I

Tuesday 10am–1pm Josh Herman Starts January 8 Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Neil Kraus Starts January 9 Saturday 2–5pm Carla Nessa Starts January 12

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

Sunday 10am–1pm Neil Kraus Starts January 13 $340, Members $330

Beginning Fused Glass 5 Weeks Develop familiarity with the tools, materials and basic techniques for fusing glass. Learn to properly cut, design and layout glass to create jewelry, accessories or small trays. Material fee includes kiln firings, clear, white and black glass along with a variety of scrap glass, frit and stringers

Tuesday 10am–1pm Manon Lyketsos Session I: January 8 Thursday 6:30–9:30pm LeJean Easley Session I: Starts January 10 Session II: Starts February 14 $185, Members $180 $60 Material Fee

Small Copper Boxes 5 Weeks Learn fabrication techniques to create a small copper box to hold a special treasure. Basic hinges, mechanisms and clasps will be discussed. Samples will be on hand for inspiration Materials will be available for sale from instructor. Prerequisite: One metalsmithing class or instructor approval

Tuesday 2–5pm Danni Xu Session II: February 12 $185, Members $180

Prerequisite: One Metalsmithing class or instructor approval

Wednesday 6:30pm–9:30pm Cat Bowyer Session I: January 9 Session II: February 13 $185, Members $180 $45 Material Fee

Creative Chainmaking 10 Weeks Links, loop-in-loop, byzantine and links from sheet metal are just a few of the chains that will be discussed and demonstrated. You’ll make your own jump rings and learn multiple ways to solder and fuse them. Nonsoldered chains, finishing techniques and clasps will also be discussed. Materials will be available for purchase from instructor. Prerequisite: One Beginning Metalsmithing, Metalsmithing I or instructor approval

Saturday 2–5pm Danni Xu Starts January 12 $185, Members $180

Enameling Techniques 5 Weeks Learn enameling techniques by kiln-firing colorful powdered glass on copper and fine silver. Sgraffito, stenciling, basse-taille, limoge, working with silver foil, and using liquid enamels as a foundation or fine embellishments. Combine these techniques for further experimentation, and acquire a range of skills to create unique and colorful designs of your own. Enamels and copper are available for purchase from instructor. Prerequisite: First-Time Metalsmithing

Thursday 10am–1pm Nancy Sickbert- Wheeler Session I: January 10 Session II: February 14 $185, Members $180 $20 Kit Fee

Glass Beadmaking 2.0

Soldering 101

5 Weeks

Take your beadwork to the next level by exploring new color combinations, and experimenting with composition and shaping. Gain confidence and control while learning methods for creating more developed patterns with dots and stringers. Bring your 104 COE glass and mandrels with you. Additional glass and mandrels will be available for purchase from instructor.

Looking to improve your soldering skills? This class will help you feel confident using sheet, wire and paste solder. Multiple soldering techniques, basic jigs, and more advanced setups will be demonstrated. Most materials will be available for purchase from instructor.

Prerequisite: First-Time Glass Beadmaking or instructor approval.

Saturdays 2–5pm Cynthia McEwen Session II: February 16 $185, Members $180 $10 Material Fee

Illustrative Enamel 5 Weeks Flex those enameling muscles and jump into the illustrative world of enameling. Explore a variety of techniques such as China paint, cloisonné, liquid enamel and champlevé. Combine these techniques to create unique imagery in your work. Copper and additional enamels available for sale. Prerequisite: First-Time Enamel or instructor approval

Tuesday 2–5pm Danni Xu Session I: January 8 $185, Members $180 $20 Material Fee

16 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 7 & FEBRUARY 11

Prerequisite: One Metalsmithing class or instructor approval

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Rachel Stork Stoltz Session I: January 10 Session II: February 14 $185, Members $180

Resin & Metal 5 Weeks Learn the basics of working with epoxies and resins to add color to your pieces. We will create domes, bezels and frames that can be filled. We’ll also experience resins that can be used to simulate enamel. Prerequisite: One Metalsmithing class or instructor approval

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Carla Nessa Session I: January 10 $185, Members $180 $25 Material Fee

Multilevel Working With Wax & Casting 10 Weeks Explore the three-dimensional possibilities of hard wax for carving and soft wax for modeling. You can expect to complete two small pieces, such as rings, charms or miniature sculptures. Two castings will be done in class, or waxes can be brought to a production caster for a nominal fee.

Metal Clay Mokume-Gane 5 Weeks Learn to create stunning pieces in metal clay mokume-gane, combining fine silver and pure copper in various styles. Over the five weeks together, we will explore many patterns in metals, including wood grain, marbling, inlay, oil drop and cross twist. Each project and pattern builds on skills, techniques and characteristics unique to metal clays, perfect to supplement any metalworking repertoire.

Metalsmithing III 10 Weeks Develop your ability to solder, create three-dimensional forms and set stones. Design, craftsmanship and refining techniques will be discussed. This class is for those who are ready to expand and hone their skills.

Metal clay experience helpful but not necessary.

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Pam Robinson Starts January 7

Sunday 12–4pm Katie Baum Session II: Starts February 17

Sunday 2–5pm Neil Kraus Starts January 13

$250, Members $245 $110 Material fee includes 70g .999 silver and 100g pure copper

$350, Members $340 $25 Material Fee

Steel Fabrication

Fused Glass Dinnerware 10 Weeks Make your own 8-piece dinnerware set in glass. Choose between dinner plates, salad plates, cereal bowls or any combination. Food and dishwasher safe. Material fee includes base glass, scrap, frit, stringers & firings. Additional colors will be available for sale from instructor

Thursday 2–5pm Manon Lyketsos Starts January 10 $350, Members $340 $75 Material Fee

Explore creating wearable jewelry using steel as your medium. A variety of fabrication methods will be demonstrated including, silver soldering with steel sheet and wire, soldering steel to other metals, hollow construction, shallow forming, chain making and various finishing techniques.

Prerequisite: Advanced beginning/ intermediate Metalsmithing skills or instructor approval

Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Younha Jung Starts January 8 Wednesday 2–5pm Darlys Ewoldt Starts January 9 Saturday 10am–1pm Pam Robinson Starts January 12 $375, Members $365

Stone Setting Bootcamp

Intermediate Fusing 5 Weeks This course builds on the knowledge students learned in beginning fused glass. Techniques such as candle bending, frit balls, and using dichroic glass will be covered. Material fee covers glass and firings. Additional glass available for purchase Prerequisite: Beginning Fused Glass

Tuesday 10am–1pm MarnonLyketsos Session II: February 12 $195, Members $190 $60 Material Fee

5 Weeks

Monday 10am–1pm Younha Jung Session I: Starts January 7 Session II: Starts February 11

Are you ready to challenge yourself with new and creative settings? You will create a flush setting, prong setting, bezel setting and tube setting. Bring cabochon and faceted stones to the first class. Additional materials will be available for sale.

$190, Members $185 $20 Material Fee

Prerequisite: Advanced beginning/ intermediate Metalsmithing skills or instructor approval

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Younha Jung Session I: Starts January 9 Session II: Starts February 13 $195, Members $190 $25 Kit Fee

Advanced Topics in Metal 10 Weeks You will work independently on projects and receive individualized attention. This class focuses on design and development of more advanced technical skills.

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

5 Weeks

Intermediate/ Advanced

Prerequisite: Advanced metalsmithing skills or instructor approval

Tuesday 1–4pm Pam Robinson Starts January 8

$375, Members $365

Ages 10–16 Teen Metalsmithing 5 Weeks Explore the possibilities of jewelry and sculpture by using copper and brass sheet metals and wire. You’ll learn how to use a variety of tools to saw, texture, form and solder metal.

Saturday 10am–1pm Cat Bowyer Session I: Starts January 12 Session II: Starts February 16 $180, Members $175

Workshops Fun Night Out: Glass Beadmaking 1 Day Take a crash course in glass beadmaking. We’ll cover basic techniques of handling the torch, wrapping molten glass around a mandrel, applying decoration and surface designs including dots and stripes. No previous hot glass experience required.

Friday, January 11 6:30–9:30pm Cynthia McEwen $75, Members $70 $5 Material Fee

Fun Night Out: Synclastic Silver Cuff

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

1 Day Create your own synclastic silver cuff bracelet from start to finish. Learn to measure, texture, form and finish. You will leave with sterling silver cuff perfect for dressing up any holiday outfit.

Friday, January 18 7–9pm Carla Nessa $55, Members $50 $30 Material Fee

Photo Decal on Enamel 1 Day Bring your favorite photos and learn how to transfer images to your enamel pieces. Transferring techniques will be explored through discussion and demonstration. Instructor will have copyright-free designs and examples on hand for inspiration. Material fee includes some metal and enamel. Additional materials will be available for purchase.

Enameled Steel Earrings 1 Day Create a lightweight pair of colorful enameled earrings on pre-enameled steel plates. Steel is lightweight and strong, so you can make a big statement without them being too heavy. Explore color with liquid form enamels and dry sifted enamel using stencils. You can expect to leave with one to two pairs of earrings. Prerequisite: One metalsmithing class or instructor approval

Sunday, February 3 1-5pm Cat Bowyer $95, Members $90 $20 Material Fee

Date Night: Hearts in Glass 1 Day Bring your sweetie and join us in creating Valentine-inspired beads for yourself or that special someone. Using traditional lampworking techniques, learn shaping, heat control and how to apply decorative elements to create heart shaped beads or those with hearts inside. Make glass beads for a pendant or pairs for earrings. Finishing findings will be available. Prior hot glass experience is helpful but not required.

Friday, February 8 6:30–9:30pm Cynthia McEwen

Date Night: Cocktail Coasters

Party Time! Glass Bead Wine Charms

1 Day

Create four cocktail coasters using colorful glass sheet. Learn safe glass cutting techniques and how to assemble your designs to prepare for firing. Samples will be on display to help you find your style: fun and festive, elegant and sophisticated, down to earth and natural. No experience necessary. Coasters will be ready for pick up 2 weeks after workshop.

Sip, sip hooray! Join us for a fun Friday afternoon and create your own set of colorful wine charms. Using traditional lampworking techniques, learn shaping, heat control and how to apply decorative elements to your own set of colorful, handmade beads. Keep them for yourself or give them as a charming gift. Basic wire working will be covered for the assembly of the wine charms.

Friday, February 15 6:30–9:30pm Manon Lyketsos

Friday, March 8 2–5pm Cynthia McEwen

$75, Members $70 $25 Material Fee

$75, Members $70 $5 Material Fee

Fused Glass Incense Holder

Fun Night Out: Textured Silver Bangle Set

1 Day

Cut, assemble, fire...it’s that easy! Using colorful glass sheet, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind incense holder. Learn safe glass cutting techniques and how to assemble your designs to prepare for firing. Samples will be on display for inspiration. No experience necessary. Incense holders will be ready for pick up 2 weeks after workshop.

Create your own set of sterling silver bangles from start to finish. Learn to measure, texture, form and solder wire, which you will then finish by oxidizing with a satin finish or applying a high polish. You will leave with three sterling silver bangles that are a custom fit for your wrist.

Saturday, March 2 10am–12:30pm Manon Lyketsos $65, Members $60 $15 Material Fee

$75, Members $70 $5 Material Fee

Prerequisite: First-Time Enamel or similar experience

Saturday, January 19 10am–1pm Danni Xu $75, Members $70 $15 Material Fee

18 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 7 & FEBRUARY 11

Friday, March 15 7–9:30pm Carla Nessa $65, Members $60 $25 Material Fee

Metalsmithing Visiting Artist Workshops Custom Clasps: Key & Box Clasp

Bang & Bend: Forged Wire Rings

Hollowware Bracelet: Hinges & Clasps

3 Days

5 Days

Create clasps that are safe, secure and truly one-of-a-kind. Learn and make both the key and box clasp. We’ll discuss customizing terminals and findings to unify your art jewelry and explore solutions to link your clasp to your piece. You are expected to work with your own design style to explore new ideas in finishing your jewelry.

Explore small-scale forging, focusing on rings. Forging allows you to move metal with a hammer, redistributing mass, and changing dimension without losing material. You’ll start by forging copper or brass rod and then move to sterling. Time permitting, we’ll melt clean sterling scrap into ingots and forge from there. Topics include simple model making, tapering, clean up and alternative methods.

Design and fabricate a hollow form bracelet incorporating a hinge and clasp mechanism. Explore a variety of bracelet and hollowware techniques through daily demonstrations and presentations during this hands-on workshop. Kevin will also demonstrate hidden hinge mechanisms for hollowware. Samples will be available for inspiration.

Prerequisite: Intermediate metalsmithing skills or instructor approval

Sunday–Tuesday, May 19 – 21 10am–5pm Alison Antelman

$500 if registered by February 1, 2019 $550 if registered February 2 – May 5, 2019 $600 if registered after May 6, 2019

Mokume-Gane 3 Days Join Eric Burris as he demonstrates every step in creating a multi-layered, mixedmetal laminate. Using a small furnace and a torch, you’ll learn to bond copper and sterling to form a solid billet and forge it into twisted ring stock or patterned sheet metal. The end result? Your own raw metalforged or formed into a one of a kind, sterling-lined ring. Prerequisite: Basic metalsmithing skills or instructor approval

Sunday–Tuesday, May 19-21 9am–5pm Eric Burris $35 Material fee payable to the instructor $450 if registered by February 1, 2019 $500 if registered February 2 – May 5, 2019 $550 if registered after May 6, 2019

Prerequisite: Intermediate Metalsmithing skills or instructor approval

Prerequisite: Basic Metalsmithing skills or instructor approval

Monday–Friday, June 10-14

Sunday–Tuesday, May 19-21 9am–5pm Andy Cooperman

$500 if registered by March 1, 2019

$650 if registered by February 1, 2019 $700 if registered February 2 – May 5, 2019 $750 if registered after May 6, 2019

Ring Fabrication 2 Days From initial concept to a finished piece, Kevin will be on hand for one-to-one tutoring and problem solving to help you create a unique ring from sheet metal. Design, fabrication and construction techniques will be discussed, and bending, forming, texturing, soldering and polishing will be demonstrated. Ideal class for prototyping new ideas that can be used for making multiples. Prerequisite: Basic Metalsmithing skills or instructor approval

Saturday-Sunday, June 8-9 9:30am–5pm Kevin O’Dwyer $250 if registered by March 1, 2019 $300 if registered March 2 – May 13, 2019 $350 if registered after May 14, 2019

9:30am–5pm Kevin O’Dwyer $550 if registered March 2 – May 13, 2019 $600 if registered after May 14, 2019

Faceted Stone Setting Theory & Applications: Round Stones 2 Days Seattle-based stone setter, Kirk Lang, will teach you how to set round faceted gemstones safely, securely and with confidence. Prong, flush, and heavy-walled bezel setting will be demonstrated. In addition, you will learn the theory behind stone-setting, gemstone characteristics, how to make setting tools and design. Prefabricated rings will be provided, or you may bring a setting of your own.

Metalsmithing, Jewelry & Glass

$25 Material fee payable to the instructor

Materials needed will be available for sale.

Prerequisite: Advanced beginning Metalsmithing skills or instructor approval

Saturday–Sunday, September 7 & 8 10am–5pm Kirk Lang $95 Material fee payable to the instructor $400 if registered by April 1, 2019 $450 if registered April 2 – August 15, 2019 $500 if registered after August 16, 2019

Photography

First-Time Artist First-Time Digital Photography

Photography

5 Weeks This class is designed specifically for those who are brand new to digital photography. Get to know your DSLR with the help of an experienced instructor who will guide you through how your camera works and how to control its various exposure settings. Learn the functions of aperture, ISO and shutter speed while you explore the visual elements of image making. USB drive and camera with manual settings required, DSLR preferred.

Lillstreet’s Digital Photography program offers artist-taught classes covering a wide range of topics — from basic technical introduction to advanced creative projects. We engage in conversations surrounding contemporary digital media and facilitate students’ critical thinking skills when it comes to reading the image. Equipped with Adobe software, Epson printers, and a large lighting studio, we’re here to help you master the tools and concepts necessary to create meaningful images that stand out in a culture in which everyone has access to a camera.

First-Time Photoshop 5 Weeks Get to know the essentials of Photoshop. Dive into the basic tools needed for making simple image adjustments including cropping, brushes, selection tools, layer adjustments and masks. You’ll also gain a thorough understanding of different file formats and proper image saving/storage. Please bring a USB or a Mac compatible external hard drive to save your work.

Monday 10am–1pm Randee Ladden Session I: Starts January 7 Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Paal Williams Session II: Starts February 12

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Rebecca Memoli Session I: Starts January 9

$180, Members $175

Saturday 10am–1pm Rachel Schafer Session I: January 12

5 Weeks

Rebecca Memoli Session II: Starts February 16 Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Rachel Schafer Session II: Starts February 14 $180, Members $175

Beginner/ Advanced Beginner Fundamentals of Digital Photography 10 Weeks Here’s everything you need to know about the fundamentals of digital photography. Designed to guide you through the basics, this class will get you comfortable with your camera and hone your creative eye. You’ll learn to navigate ISO, shutter speed and aperture to create the perfect exposure, while also covering topics like white balance, focal length, metering modes and more. All Levels Welcome

First-Time Lightroom Lightroom is a powerful and affordable Adobe software designed for cataloging, enhancing, and preparing digital photographs. This overview will teach you how to organize, develop, and print your images. Basic computer skills required. You should bring 20-30 high resolution images on an external hard drive (500GB or more).

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Kat Liu Session II: Starts January 7 $180, Members $175

Sunday 10am–1pm Paal Williams Starts January 13 $185, Members $180

Photographic Book Making in Adobe Lightroom 5 Weeks In our digital age, the photo book still has its place. From family albums to curated projects, books are a versatile medium for finalizing, sharing and storing images. Learn how to design your own books using Lightroom and Blurb while exploring a variety of styles and approaches to bookmaking. We’ll also take a field trip to one of Chicago’s hidden gems, The Joan Flasch Artist Book Collection. Prerequisite: First-Time Digital Photography, Lightroom Basics Workshop or First-Time Lightroom preferred.

Saturday 10am–1pm Jeanne Donegan Session II: Starts February 16 $185, Members $180

Introduction to Studio Lighting 5 Weeks

Photoshop: Next Steps 5 Weeks Take your Photoshop skills to the next level in this invigorating and informative class. This course will build off the Photoshop essentials learned in First-Time Photoshop. Master the use of tools, control panels, cloning, layer masks and adjustments. Discover new ways to implement basic Photoshop knowledge to make your photographs truly personal works of art. Prerequisite: First-Time Photoshop

Monday 10am–1pm Randee Ladden Session II: Starts February 11 $185, Members $180

20 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 7 & FEBRUARY 11

This introductory course focuses on the technical aspects of studio equipment and different approaches to photographing in the studio. Steady lights, speedlights, strobes and reflectors are used throughout this course; we’ll also study how to best utilize lighting for studio portraiture and still life photography. DSLR and basic knowledge of camera functions required. Prerequisite: First-Time Digital Photography or Fundamentals of Digital Photography I

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Rebecca Memoli Session I: January 7 $185, Members $180

Websites For Artists 5 Weeks Have artwork and need a way to show it to the world? This course gives students the skills to make artwork web-ready and display it on a custom built artist website using Squarespace. This class is open to photographers and artists of all mediums who want to learn to digitally document their work in the studio. Squarespace subscription required.

Intermediate/ Advanced Independent Projects in Photography 5 Weeks

$185, Members $180

Contemplating a photographic project or looking for help initiating a new idea? This independently driven course gives you the freedom to work on your photos without assignment constraints — giving you access to Lillstreet’s facilities, guidance from an experienced instructor, and helpful feedback from peers.

Working The Frame: New Ways of Seeing

Prerequisite: First-Time Digital Photography, Fundamentals of Digital Photography, or equivalent experience

Prerequisite: Computer competency and basic web literacy required.

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Paal Williams Session I: January 7

5 Weeks

All levels welcome.

Tuesday 10am–1pm Paal Williams Session I: Starts January 8 Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Paal Williams Session II: Starts February 13 $195, Members $190

5 Weeks This special topic course will introduce you to the nature of documentary media. In addition to investigating the roles of truth and narrative in multimedia storytelling, in-class exercises and lectures will cover a broad range of media to experiment with, including photography, writing, audio and video. Students will be encouraged to explore a single topic in-depth from different angles throughout the course. Prerequisite: First-Time Digital Photography, First-Time Photoshop, First-Time Lightroom or equivalent experience

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Rachel Schafer Session I: January 10

Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Kristina Pedersen Session I: Starts January 8 Session II: Starts February 12

$185, Members $180

$195, Members $190

Portrait Photography 5 Weeks Push your photographic portraiture beyond snapshot mode. In-class exercises, assignments and critiques will direct you through the exploration of composition, light, positioning and environment. Image-based lectures will introduce you to the work of various portrait artists. DSLR and tripod are highly recommended. Prerequisite: First-Time Digital Photography, Fundamentals of Digital Photography I or equivalent experience

Saturday 10am–1pm Shawn Rowe Session I: Starts January 12 Sunday 2–5pm Shawn Rowe Session II: Starts February 17 $195, Members $190

The Art of Still Life

Photography

Learn to work the frame and understand the visual elements of photography. Broaden your creative approach as you explore the many ways of seeing. Learn how to compose an image using concepts like the Rule of Thirds and the Golden Ratio, and understand how line, shape, color, and perspective impact our photographs. No matter what kind of camera you’re working with, this class will expand your visual vocabulary.

Special Topic in Photography: Documentary Media

5 Weeks

Building a Photography Portfolio 5 Weeks Explore the trajectory from making your art to having it exhibited or published. This one’s a course for creatives (focused in photography/ digital art) interested in disseminating their work and ideas in print and online. Get your portfolio ready to be viewed by editors, learn how to cultivate your artist network, and engage in affordable resources to broaden your audience.

What does it take to make a still life come alive? Learn to expand your conceptions of what a still life can be. Create imaginative and sculptural installations to be photographed while learning techniques for lighting and composition that will transform your scenes. DSLR and basic knowledge of camera functions required. Prerequisite: First-Time Digital, Fundamentals of Digital Photography or equivalent experience

Prerequisite: Basic inkjet printing experience required. Must have an existing body of images to work with.

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Rebecca Memoli Session I: Starts January 10

Saturday 2–5pm Marissa Dembkoski Session I: Starts January 12

$195, Members $190

Studio Lighting II 5 Weeks Build on your knowledge gained in Introduction to Studio Lighting with this in-depth course that will further guide you through the art of manipulating light. Learn how to use various light modifiers, gels, strobes and diffusers to control the way your subject looks. DSLR required. Prerequisite: Introduction to Studio Lighting

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Rebecca Memoli Session II: Starts February 14 $195, Members $190

Intermediate Digital Photography 5 Weeks Expand your digital photography skill set with this course designed to build off knowledge gained in our beginner classes. As you get more familiar with your DSLR, learn to broaden your repertoire by introducing lighting, post production, and printing. DSLR required, tripod highly recommended.

Photography

Prerequisite: First-Time Digital Photography, Fundamentals of Digital Photography I or equivalent experience

Friday 6:30-9:30pm Danielle Owensby Session II: Starts February 15 $195, Members $190 $10 Print Fee

Advanced Topics in Digital Photography 10 Weeks Designed for the intermediate to advanced amateur or budding professional looking to refine their photographic skills. Come with project ideas you wish to develop for exhibition, publication or other goals. Topics will include portfolio development, gallery exhibition, creating a website, advanced digital editing, printing and book publishing. Class allows for plenty of one-on-one instruction without assignment constraints. Prerequisite: First-Time Digital Photography, Fundamentals of Digital Photography, or equivalent experience with DSLRs and basic knowledge of manual camera functions.

Sunday 10am–1pm Danielle Owensby Starts January 13 $375, Members $365

Advanced Digital Compositing 5 Weeks Digital compositing is used to combine multiple images into one; readily used in advertising and editorials. This class will show you how to bring your photos to the next level by introducing several advanced techniques in Adobe Photoshop. We will cover panoramas, HDR shooting and processing, layer masks, and advanced selection tools. In-class exercises will be used to introduce techniques, leading to independent projects. Prerequisite: First-Time Photoshop, First-Time Lightroom or equivalent Lightroom / Photoshop knowledge required

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Rebecca Memoli Session II: Starts February 13 $195, Members $190

Workshops Getting to Know Adobe Bridge 1 Day Adobe Bridge comes with the Creative Cloud Suite, but what is it used for? This half-day workshop will dive into this program and highlight the benefits of integrating it into your workflow. From batch editing to HDR compositing, Bridge offers several ways of streamlining Lightroom and Photoshop operations. Bring an external drive with files to organize and edit in class. Prerequisite: First-Time Lightroom or equivalent digital photography knowledge required.

Lightroom Basics 1 Day Lightroom is powerful and affordable software for enhancing photographs, cataloging, printing and more. This intensive overview will teach you to organize, develop and print your images. Basic computer skills required. You should bring 20-30 high resolution images (RAW files preferred) on an external drive (500GB or more). All levels welcome

Sunday, January 27 2–6pm Jeanne Donegan

Sunday, January 20 2–6pm Rebecca Memoli

$95, Members $90 $5 Print Fee

Wednesday, January 30 10am–2pm Rebecca Memoli

Photographing Your Artwork

$95, Members $90

Open to our friends of any and all artistic mediums, this workshop will teach you simple tools and tricks to document your artwork. In a few short hours, learn to create digital files to use for online display, portfolio use and more.

Image Making Through Scanning 1 Day Create photographs without a camera! Learn the process of photo capture and manipulation using a flatbed scanner. Use the scanner’s unique ability to capture great detail at extremely high resolutions, and learn how to scan and collage in real time on the flatbed; then use Photoshop to combine works together on the computer. All levels welcome

Saturday, January 19 2–6pm Kristina Pedersen Saturday, February 23 2–6pm Kristina Pedersen $95, Members $90

22 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 7 & FEBRUARY 11

1 Day

All levels welcome

Saturday, February 9 10am–2pm Rebecca Memoli Friday, March 1 2–6pm Rebecca Memoli Tuesday, March 12 10am–2pm Rebecca Memoli $95, Members $90

Printmaking & Book Arts First-Time Artist First-Time Screen Printing on Paper 5 Weeks Craft colorful prints of your own designs to hang on your walls or turn into handmade notecards. We’ll learn the photo-emulsion process, so you can print from your own drawings or digital files. Material fee includes ink, newsprint and some paper.

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Matthew Ginsberg Session I: Starts January 7 Session II: Starts February 11 Tuesday 10am–1pm Rachelle Hill Session I: Starts January 8 Session II: Starts February 12

Saturday 2–5pm Tabor Shiles Session I: Starts January 12 Session II: Starts February 16 $180, Members $175 $25 Material Fee

First-Time Letterpress 5 Weeks Explore both classic letterpress techniques and contemporary practices on different types of presses. This technique uses movable type to create an impression on the paper when printed. Projects are designed to showcase type, color and the printed form. Material fee includes ink, newsprint and a sampling of specialty paper.

Monday 2–5pm Judy Zeddies Session I: Starts January 7 Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Judy Zeddies Session I: Starts January 8 Saturday 10am–1pm Alyse Benenson Session I: Starts January 12 Session II: Starts February 16 $180, Members $175 $20 Material Fee

First-Time Etching

First-Time Bookmaking

5 Weeks

Explore contemporary and traditional methods of intaglio printmaking including line etching, aquatint and drypoint on copper plates to create an edition. Utilize etching’s distinctive qualities to produce multiples, creating beautiful handmade prints in single or multiple colors.

Learn the basic skills, tools and vocabulary of bookbinding and book arts. You will create simple folded books, pamphlets, Japanese stab bindings, accordion and Coptic books.

All levels welcome

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Philip Hartigan Session II: Starts February 13 $180, Members $175 $25 Material Fee

Printmaking & Book Arts

Thursday 2–5pm Matthew Ginsberg Session I: Starts January 10 Session II: Starts February 14

Explore printmaking and handmade books in our fully-equipped studio. Letterpress and bookbinding complement techniques such as etching, relief and screen printing. Get creative with traditional, contemporary and experimental approaches to printmaking. With generous open studio time and non-toxic inks and solvents, printmaking has something for all skill levels. Additional materials and paper are available for sale from instructors and monitors. Open studio is included with tuition.

Monday 2–5pm Philip Hartigan Session II: Starts February 11 Monday 6:30–9:30pm Millicent Kennedy Nora Session I: Starts January 7 Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Amanda Mulcahy Session II: Starts February 14 $180, Members $175 $20 Material Fee

Beginner / Advanced Beginner

Multilevel

Altered Books Forms

10 Weeks

5 Weeks Students interested in collage, assemblage and sketchbooks will learn folded and sewn bookmaking methods; plus we’ll experiment with recycled materials to create sculptural book forms and artist books. Collaborate as a class, and complete individual projects using a variety of materials. Materials will be provided, but students may bring their own drawings, photos and more to complete projects.

Learn to cut linoleum blocks for printing multiples, then combine them with collagraphs— plates made by collaging materials together—to create background textures and direct compositions. Students will also experiment with inking found objects to add to their composition. Additional creative monotype techniques will be explored. Plates, inks and some paper are available for student use. All levels welcome.

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Millicent Kennedy Nora Session II: February 11th

Tuesday 2-5pm Judy Zeddies Starts January 8

$185, Members $180 $20 Material Fee

Sunday 10am-1pm Rachelle Hill Starts January 13

Introduction to Relief Printmaking

$350, Members $340 $35 Material Fee

5 Weeks Learn to make relief prints by carving and inking linoleum blocks. Detailed instruction on tools, techniques, and the translation of ideas. Explore single and multiple block approaches, collage techniques, plus the opportunity to incorporate monoprint techniques for even greater creativity. Works can be printed with the press or by hand. Some materials included, additional supplies may be purchased from instructor.

Printmaking & Book Arts

Relief, Collagraph and Found Object Monotypes

Sunday 2–5pm Nicolette Ross Session I: Starts January 13 $185, Members $180 $20 Material Fee

Bookbinding II 5 Weeks Using stitches learned in First-Time Bookmaking, expand your knowledge to more complex binding patterns. This includes dos-à-dos books, flag books and long stitch with its variants. Material fee includes all necessary materials, but students may bring additional decorative papers to further personalize their books. Expect to finish 3-4 books. Prerequisite: First-Time Bookmaking or equivalent experience

Water-Based Monotype Prints 5 Weeks Explore the beauty of painterly, non-toxic monotype using your own sketches, photos or abstract compositions allowing you to develop expressive colors, bold black & whites or combinations of both. Learn how to prep your plate and paper to apply color using safe, water-based media before printing. Plates, inks and some paper supplied; additional paper or plates may be purchased in class. All levels welcome

Wednesday 2–5pm Judy Zeddies Session II: Starts February 13 $190, Members $185 $20 Material Fee

Carborundum Collagraphs 5 weeks Make densely textured prints by gluing thin materials plus carborundum (silicon carbide) to sheets of Plexiglas or matboard. Resulting prints have the rich contrasts of intaglio etchings, but are made using much less expensive materials. All levels welcome

Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Philip Hartigan Session II: Starts February 12 $190, Members $185 $20 Material Fee

Multilevel Screen Printing on Paper 10 Weeks Catering to those who have screen printed before or those interested in refining their skills. You will learn new tricks such as color fades and watercolor monoprinting while focusing on projects such as poster runs, handmade cards and fine art editions. All inks and some paper included in material fee. All levels welcome

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Matthew Ginsberg Starts January 10 $350, Members $340 $35 Material Fee

Hand-Sewn Book Structures 5 Weeks Learn to create impressive book structures in this sewing-focused book binding class. Projects will include coptic, long stitch and exposed binding variations, and the creation of decorative paste papers to be used as end sheets and book covers. You will go home with several lovely, structurally sound books ideal for journaling and sketching. All levels welcome

Sunday 2–5pm Nicolette Ross Session II: February 17 $190, Members $185 $20 Material Fee

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Amanda Mulcahy Session I: Starts January 10 $185, Members $180 $20 Material Fee

24 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 7 & FEBRUARY 11

Intermediate/ Advanced Print on Clay 10 Weeks Learn to silkscreen on ceramics! We’ll use toner-litho transfers, monoprints, and stencils on clay forms to create layered imagery for narrative or decorative purposes. Demonstrations will include printing processes and ceramic construction techniques as well as how to create finished forms with surface depth for low or high fire clay bodies. Ceramics students enrolled in the previous session can keep your shelves in the ceramics department! Prerequisite: One year of handbuilding/wheelthrowing

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Judy Zeddies and David Trost Starts January 9 $375, Members $365

Independent Printmaking Projects 5 Weeks You’ve got the basics down in letterpress, screen printing, monotype or etching. Take the next step and explore color combinations, transparency and layering as you refine your personal vision in print. Demonstrations focus on studentspecific print challenges but allow plenty of studio work time to help you turn your next printmaking dream project into reality. Prerequisite: 10 weeks of printmaking classes or instructor approval

Wednesday 2–5pm Judy Zeddies Session I: Starts January 9 $195, Members $190 $20 Material Fee

Textiles

First-Time Artist First-Time Sewing 5 Weeks

First-Time Screen Printing on Fabric 5 Weeks Whether you are interested in onesies, custom yardage or band t-shirts, this class shows how easy it can be to put your designs onto fabric. Our studio is equipped with a UV exposure unit, aluminum screens and large print tables. Projects can include tote bags, gifts or fabric for sewing and quilting. Material fee includes some ink and general printing supplies. Students provide fabric.

Monday 2–5pm Shannon Thompson Session II: Starts February 11

Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Claire Wolfe Boockmeier Session I: Starts January 8

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Tabor Shiles Session I: Starts January 9

Wednesday 10am–1pm Nora Renick Rinehart Session I: Starts January 9

Thursday 6:30-9:30pm Amy Taylor Session II: Starts February 14

Sunday 10am–1pm Jennifer Hanna Session I: Starts January 13

Sunday 10am–1pm Allison Rose Session I: Starts January 13

Sunday 5–8pm Shannon Thompson Session II: Starts February 17

First-Time Embroidery

First-Time Crochet

5 Weeks

Make new friends while learning embroidery with a contemporary spin. Each week we’ll practice stitches such as the chain stitch, bullion knot and turkey work on a custom sampler designed and printed by the teaching artist. Build layers of thread onto your cloth, leaving with a finished sampler to show off your skills. Material fee includes all supplies.

All it takes is a hook and a ball of yarn, and soon you’ll be crocheting your way to scarves, blankets and other cozy projects! Learn how to hold your hook and make a basic stitch. Using new skills like increasing, decreasing and stitching in the round, leave with at least one finished project to wear or gift. One hook and yarn for your first day will be provided.

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Marcy Thomas Session II: Starts February 14

Sunday 10am–1pm Rivven Prink Session II: Starts February 17

$180, Members $175 $10 Material Fee

First-Time Knitting

First-Time Frame Loom Weaving

5 Weeks Cast on, knit and purl are a few basic techniques we learn in this class. A new technique is demonstrated each week. You’ll be able to create a scarf and hat and build the skills needed for future projects. Material fee includes two sets of needles and some yarn. Students provide additional materials.

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm TBD Session I: Starts January 10 $180, Members $175 $25 Material Fee

5 Weeks Develop the skills to make your own wall hangings and beyond by learning the basics of needle weaving. Start by building your own traditional — and not so traditional — looms. Each week, practice popular techniques like plain weave, twill, soumak, circular weaving and more. We will also discuss weaving history, terminology, tools and finishing. You’ll leave with skills and samples to be proud of.

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Marcy Thomas Session I: Starts January 7 $180, Members $175 $15 Material Fee

Textiles

This class is the perfect intro to the basics. If you’re intimidated by threading a machine or straying from the straight stitch, join our club. Formal instruction includes operating a sewing machine, cutting patterns and expanding your sewing vocabulary. Everyone leaves with an apron and a lined grocery tote in their favorite fabrics. No materials needed on the first day. Material fee includes thread and some notions.

The Textiles Department welcomes students of all levels whether you sew, print, dye or collect fabric. Our student population is diverse — from professional artists who sell at artisan fairs, online shops and consignment, to those who enjoy working with their hands and want to explore something new. Our instructors will guide you as you turn your project ideas into one-of-a-kind completed works of functional, decorative or fine art.

$180, Members $175 $25 Material Fee

$180, Members $175 $5 Material Fee

Beginner/ Advanced Beginner Zippers & Buttons 5 Weeks Reinforce the basics while learning new skills. Take home a set of coordinating pillows, a zip pouch and additional smaller, skill-building projects. Self-taught stitchers with basic knowledge are welcome to take this class for formal instruction. Material fee includes thread and some notions. No materials needed on the first day. Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or equivalent experience.

Sunday 5–8pm Claire Wolfe Boockmeier Session I: Starts January 13 Sunday 10am–1pm Jennifer Hanna Session II: Starts February 17 Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Claire Wolfe Boockmeier Session II: Starts February 12 Wednesday 10am–1pm Nora Renick Rinehart Session II: Starts February 13

5 Weeks Add visual interest and new textures to your weaving practice. Go beyond the basics in our next-level class. Explore twining, lace techniques like Leno and Brook’s Bouquet, and a new level of tapestry techniques. Build your practice with new skills and a continued discussion of historical and contemporary approaches. Prerequisite: First-Time Frame Loom Weaving or similar experience.

Monday 6:30-9:30pm Marcy Thomas Session II: Starts February 11 $185, Members $180 $15 Material Fee

Surface Design I: Exploring Dyes 5 Weeks Explore a range of dye methods including immersion, painting and resists to create color and patterns. Develop a foundational understanding of various dye chemistry, types of fiber, and techniques. You’ll leave with beautiful samples and larger fabrics to take into your sewing and other textile practices. Fabric for experimentation will be provided on the first day. All levels welcome.

$185, Members $180 $10 Material Fee

Thursday 6:30–9:30pm Marcy Thomas Session I: Starts January 10

Quilting I

$185, Members $180 $30 Material Fee

5 Weeks

Textiles

Frame Loom Weaving II

Is quilting something that you want to try, but embarking on a large project seems intimidating? Become acquainted with quilting basics, covering six block patterns to create a small quilted project. You’ll gain the confidence to start larger projects. No materials needed on the first day. You are invited to bring in sample fabrics and ideas. Material fee includes some thread and notions. Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or similar experience. Ages 13+

Saturday 10am–1pm Sarah Evans Session II: Starts February 16 $185, Members $180 $5 Material Fee

Surface Design II: Patterns and Palettes 10 Weeks Build confidence in your design and printing skills while exploring color and its overall impact on finished projects. Focus on techniques to create overall patterns, select colors, and print yardage while refining the art of registration to create custom fabrics in either inks or dyes. Students should come prepared with your own fabrics and materials on day one. Prerequisite: First-Time Screen Printing on Fabric

Thursday 10am–1pm Elizabeth Kumor Starts January 10 $340, Members $330 $5 Material Fee

Screen Print II: Print with Dye 5 Weeks You’ve learned the basics of printing with inks, and it’s time to level up. Printing with dyes is like printing with super saturated, gorgeous watercolors. The outcomes are endless, creative opportunities. In this class, you will get a crash course in printing with dyes, layering colors, dyeing fabric, creating resists and monoprints. Prerequisite: First-Time Screen Printing

Sunday 1:30–4:30pm Tabor Shiles Session I: Starts January 13 $185, Members $180 $35 Material Fee

Felt Hat Blocking: Sculptural Millinery 5 Weeks Step outside the (hat) box and get creative with felt hat blocking. Learn how to carve your own hat form, and create a one-of-a-kind headpiece. You will also learn basic hand sewing skills and finishing techniques. Every student will leave with a sculptural, wearable felt hat and a custom block, along with the skill set to continue making more on their own. All levels welcome.

Saturday 10am–1pm DJ DeGayner Session I: Starts January 12 $185, Members $180 $70 Material Fee

The Fine Art of Embroidery 10 Weeks Approach embroidery like any other form of artistic expression. Starting with the basics, we’ll explore mark making color and composition while looking at embroidery and art history. Think outside the hoop: play with colored pencils, markers and paint as well as a variety of textiles like denim, felt and yarn. Leave with small experiments and a new way of thinking. All levels welcome.

Sunday 1:30–4:30pm Nora Renick Rinehart Starts Sunday 13 $340, Members $330 $15 Material Fee

26 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 7 & FEBRUARY 11

Indigo and Natural Dye 5 Weeks All around us certain flowers, tree barks, and fruits can be used as natural dyes. Experience this incredible process through various methods of natural dyeing including indigo, marigold and other materials. We’ll experiment with Shibori (including stitching, pleating, twisting), over-dyeing techniques and mordants to create a spectrum of colors. You provide fabrics after the first week. All levels welcome

Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Amy Taylor Session I: Starts January 8 $190, Members $185 $30 Material Fee

Indigo and Arashi “Storm” Shibori 5 Weeks Arashi shibori is a resist dye technique that yields diagonal patterns. Start with basic Arashi wrapping on PVC poles; then create more complex patterns with stitching (Nui shibori) including variations such as spider web and willow shibori, and Bo-maki shibori. Students provide natural fabrics such as cotton, linen, silk and bamboo after the first class. Bring rubber gloves for indigo dyeing. All levels welcome

Saturday 10am–1pm Akemi Cohn Session II: Starts February 16 $185, Members $180 Material Fee $20

Guided Quilting Projects

Quilting II: Quilt Stitching Techniques

10 Weeks

5 Weeks

Begin a quilting project or revisit your unfinished work. This class allows you to work individually while tapping into the creative energy of your classmates. Incorporate quilting techniques into your art practice and conquer the range of technical issues that arise as you take your ideas from concept to quilt.

You’ve finished piecing your quilt top and now your ready to quilt it... but how do you choose a method and design? With the help of an experienced instructor, explore different options including hand stitching, machine quilting with straight lines and Free Motion Quilting (FMQ). Some materials will be provided for practice.

Prerequisite: Quilting I or similar quilting experience

Prerequisite: First-Time Quilting or similar experience

Thursday 10am–1pm Sarah Evans Starts January 10

Tuesday 10am–1pm Sarah Evans Session II: Starts February 12

Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or similar experience

$375, Members $365 $5 Material Fee

$195, Members $190 Material Fee $5

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Claire Wolfe Boockmeier Starts January 9

Quilting II: Word Play Quilts

Embroidery II: Couture Beading

Intermediate/ Advanced Guided Sewing Projects 10 Weeks You’ve got the sewing basics down, now take the next step to complete your one-of-a-kind sewing projects. An experienced instructor will help you select an appropriate project and walk you through the steps to complete it. Demonstrations will be determined by class projects but may include serger instruction and sewing machine feet attachments. Material fee covers thread/notions use in class.

$375, Members $365 $5 Material Fee

Fashion I: Working with Commercial Patterns 10 Weeks There’s a wide world of project opportunities out there but working with commercial patterns for the first time can be confusing and daunting. Work with a skilled instructor to learn the basics, including choosing an appropriate project, essential vocabulary, altering patterns for fit, and professional finishing techniques. Plus, we’ll walk you through the tricky sewing steps! Prerequisite: First-Time Sewing or similar experience

Monday 6:30–9:30pm Nora Renick Rinehart Starts January 7

5 Weeks Want to make a quilt that makes a statement? Learn how to freepiece the letters of the alphabet without a pattern. No tracing, no templates, no paper-piecing, no appliqué, and no precise measuring! We’ll make wonky and whimsical words using Tonya Ricucci techniques found in her book Word Play Quilts! Prerequisite: First Time Quilting or similar experience

Tuesday 10am–1pm Sarah Evans Session I: Starts January 8 $195, Members $190 Material Fee $5

5 Weeks Make your clothing or embroidery project fancy and sparkly with beads! See how playing with your pattern, placement and bead size/type can add even more variety and texture to your work. Build dimension in your beadwork by surrounding focal elements such as cabochons. Practice these beading techniques in class by creating a one of a kind custom pendant. Prerequisite: First Time Embroidery, The Fine Art of Embroidery or similar experience

Saturday 10am–1pm Jennifer Hanna Session I: Starts January 12

Natural Dye II 5 Weeks Build on your natural dye experience with a wide range of natural dye techniques. Focus on achieving saturated color and obtain a strong understanding of mordanting processes with dyes such as indigo, cochineal, logwood, and madder on a variety of fabrics. In addition to dyes, students will also examine and practice various shibori methods and techniques. Prerequisite: Any department Natural Dye class or similar experience

Tuesday 6:30–9:30pm Amy Taylor Session II: Starts February 12 $195, Members $190 Material Fee $40

Screen Print III: Print with Acid Dye 5 Weeks Printing with dye allows fabrics to retain their soft feeling: no ink sitting on the surface! Acid dye is necessary to print on animal fibers such as silk and wool. Learn to apply acid dyes to fabric with screen printing. You’ll also learn how to prepare your fabrics properly and use the bullet steamer to set colors. So professional! Prerequisite: Two department screen printing classes

Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm Tabor Shiles Session II: Starts February 13 $195, Members $190 Material Fee $35

$195, Members $190 Material Fee $15

$375, Members $365 $5 Material Fee

Textiles

Sew Your Own Underwear 5 Weeks Whether you’ve run out of clean laundry or you just can’t find anything that fits right, join us and learn how to make your own underwear. It’s easier than you think! You’ll use sergers and the home sewing machines to create custom underwear in a variety of styles. Materials provided on the first day. Prerequisite: Two department sewing classes or similar experience

Friday 6:30–9:30pm Amy Taylor Session I: Starts January 11 $195, Members $190 Material Fee $20

Workshops Serger Basics 1 Day A serger is not only used to professionally finish your seam allowances, it’s also necessary for sewing with stretch fabrics. In order to tackle projects like loungewear, athletic-wear and swimwear, you’ll need to learn the intricacies of this complicated machine. Machine threading, manipulating and troubleshooting will be discussed. This is a great option for independent students hoping to expand their practice. Prerequisite: Two department sewing classes or similar experience

Saturday, February 2 2–5pm Nora Renick Rinehart $75, Members $70

Indigo Extravaganza 1 Day Explore the history and techniques of indigo dye. We will apply shibori resist techniques to silk and cotton, learn how to build an indigo bath, and see visual resources and samples of this exceptional dye. Some sample fabric will be provided, but please bring any natural fibers you’d like to dye. Dress for mess. No experience necessary

Saturday, February 9 5–9pm Amy Taylor $95, Members $90 Material fee $20

English Paper Pieced Flowers 1 Day English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a portable project that engages your mind and your hands. Learn how to prepare your fabric, use stencils and execute traditional hand sewing techniques; leave with a completed flower. Once you learn, any place is game for EPP – planes, trains, automobiles, even your couch. No experience necessary.

Saturday, January 19 2–5pm Sarah Evans $75, Members $70

Intro to Spinning Yarn 1 Day This crash course will introduce you to the basics of creating your own yarn for weaving, knitting, crocheting and more. We will discuss fiber types, history and the process of spinning. You will learn that it takes very little to get started, and even assemble a DIY drop spindle at the beginning of class. No experience necessary.

Friday, February 22 6:30–9:30pm Marcy Thomas $75, Members $70 Material Fee: $10

Snow and Ice Dyeing

Textiles

1 Day

Topics in Quilting: Binding Techniques 1 Day Need an introduction to or a refresher on how to bind your quilt? In this 3-hour workshop, learn to machine sew binding strips, attach the binding to your quilt and the stitches you’ll need to hand finish it. Learn tips to give your quilts a beautiful finish. Please provide your own quilted project and binding material. Prerequisite: Quilting I or similar experience

Saturday, March 2 2–5pm Sarah Evans $75, Members $70

Snow and ice can be used to create beautiful dyed fabrics. Play with color and abstract pattern and leave with bold, completely unique tea towels, garments or fabric yardage for sewing projects. A perfect activity for a snowy Chicago afternoon! Some material provided, some items for sale on-site. Feel free to bring additional items made of cotton, rayon or silk. No experience necessary.

Saturday, February 16 2–6pm Shannon Thompson

DID YOU KNOW?

WE HAVE

FREE

OPEN STUDIO AT LILLSTREET ART CENTER Free open studio is offered to students currently enrolled in: • Ceramics • Drawing & Painting • Metalsmithing & Jewelry • Photography • Printmaking & Book Arts • Textiles

For more information, call 773.769.4226 or email us at lillstreet@lillstreet.com

$95, Members $90 Material Fee $20

28 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 7 & FEBRUARY 11

Young artists become explorers as they learn to create fearlessly while investigating a variety of media and creative processes. We present opportunities for students to develop critical thinking skills, enhance creativity and build confidence. Students are encouraged to discover their own artistic interests while refining technical abilities. Our classes are kept small and taught by highly skilled teaching artists.

Ages 1-3

Ages 3-5

Ages 6-8

Ages 9-13

Lil’ Artists

Mixed Media Explorations

Plushies

Drawing & Cartooning

10 Weeks

5 Weeks

Music and art collide in this fun, creative combination class for our youngest artists. We’ll begin with songs, instruments and dance before moving to the art table to explore paint, collage and clay. These multimedia, sensory art classes are specially-designed to nurture your little one’s creativity, build self confidence and develop investigative fine motor skills. Projects emphasize social skills and visual thinking through an inspiring and art-filled time.

In this skill-building class, students will be introduced to new art materials, tools, and the work of an artist each week. Students will learn at least three specific ways to use the tools to alter and manipulate the material, and then use their new skills to follow their imaginations by creating their own unique artwork. Students will use clay, paint, paper, fabric, and other media.

In this class, you’ll learn how to imagine, design and hand sew your very own plushies. We’ll make small and large plushies using a variety of materials.

Come explore the world of cartooning with us! You’ll learn the process of writing and drawing a complete short story and find inspiration in popular culture and comics. Inspirations can be based on real life experiences, dreams or an idea you’ve always wanted to put into words and images.

Smocks are available, but dress for mess! A caregiver participates with the child in these classes. In order to provide the best quality time with your toddler, kindly refrain from bringing non-registered children to class. Drop-in Interested in learning what Lil’ Artists classes are all about? We offer the opportunity to drop in at a fee of $25 per class. To register for a drop-in experience, call (773-769-4226) or email (lillstreet@lillstreet.com) 24 hours in advance to confirm availability as spaces are limited.

Monday 9:30–10:15am TBD Starts January 7 Monday 11:30am–12:15pm TBD Starts January 7

Saturday 9:30–10:15am TBD Starts January 12 Sundays 9:30–10:15am K.C. Dix Starts January 13

$105, Members $100

Boxes Big to Small 5 Weeks From big to small, we’ll transform boxes into houses, galaxies, treasure boxes and more. We’ll use a variety of medium to build using clay, cardboard, fabric, paint and other structural materials.

Wednesday 4–5pm Emily Goldin Session I: Starts January 9 Session II: Starts February 13 $105, Members $100

Animal Buddies

Tuesday 4:30–6pm Sheika Lugtu Session l: Starts January 8 Session II: Starts February 12

5 Weeks

$120, Members $115

Work with different mediums to create a diverse crew of animal friends – big and small! Projects include handbuilding with clay, hand sewing plushies, paper mache sculptures, painting and more.

Thursday 4:30–6pm Julia Smith Session I: Starts January 10 $120, Members $115

Drawing & Painting 5 Weeks Whether you like to paint or would like to learn how, this is the class for you. We will teach you how to use a variety of painting materials and practice fundamental techniques like composition and value. Bring in images that you’ve always wanted to paint! Photographs of your pets, favorite places, family or friends are welcome. We’ll also provide images to spark your creativity.

Handbuilding & Wheelthrowing 5 Weeks This class is a great opportunity to try your hands at clay. We’ll spend time learning the basic techniques of handbuilding, then practice making pottery on the wheel. The combination of techniques will prepare you to make great pots and unique sculptures.

Wednesday 4:30–6:30pm Amelia Bell Session l: Starts January 9 Session II: Starts February 13 Saturday 2–4pm Amelia Bell Session I: Starts January 12 Session II: Starts February 16 $140, Members $135

Thursday 4–5:30pm Molly Eisenberg Session I: Starts January 10 Session II: Starts February 14

Kidstreet

Tuesday 10:30–11:15am Mallory Linehan Starts January 8

Thursday 10–11am Melanie Brown Session I: Starts January 10 Session II: Starts February 14

Monday 5–6:30pm Mikey Anderson Session I: Starts January 7 Session II: Starts February 11

$120, Members $115

$170, Members $165

Family Workshops Ages 5 and up

XOXO Mugs & Plates

These workshops are a wonderful opportunity to work together on themed projects designed to bring laughter, smiles and art into your life. All workshops are two hours long, and children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

It’s that time of year! We will be handbuilding and using molds to create the perfect handmade ceramic Valentine’s Day gifts! Each student will make a mug and a plate to decorate and design using stamps, glazes and more. Clay pieces will be glazed and ready to pick up in time for Valentine’s Day.

$35 per person, Members $30 At least one child and one adult must register

A Hug in a Mug Cold weather is the perfect time to appreciate the warmth of clay! In this fun, creative workshop, we’ll learn to make mugs for cocoa, bowls for soup and other objects to wrap your hands around on a cold winter day.

Saturday, January 26 10am–12pm Julia Smith

Plushies: Groundhog Day In celebration of this furry animal, we will design and hand sew our very own groundhog plushie. Hopefully, your groundhog won’t see his shadow and the warm weather will be here soon!

Saturday, February 2 10am–12pm Mikey Anderson

Hanging Baskets

Paper Hearts, Flowers and Garland

Saturday, January 19 10am–12pm Molly Eisenberg

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Lillstreet with your family! We’ll set the table up with a bouquet of flowers and an arrangement of embellishments, teddy bears, chocolate hearts and more.

Thursday, February 14 6–8pm Molly Eisenberg

Birdhouses

Saturday, January 12 10am–12pm Julia Smith

Make your own basket to plant flowers and succulents in for any season! Step by step, we’ll walk through the basics of handbuilding and decorating with ceramic tools to create the perfect hanging planter.

Still Life: Flowers and Hearts

Cut, paste, paint, print and decorate cards, garlands and gifts for Valentine’s Day. Make it a family event and co-create handmade tokens of love to keep close to hearts for a lifetime. Make memories and gifts together in this one day family workshop.

Give a bird a new home made out of clay and glaze it with a variety of bright spring colors. By the time the ice melts and green returns to the trees, you’ll be ready to hang your birdhouse and roll out the welcome mat.

Saturday, February 16 10am–12pm Julia Smith

Plushies Workshop Design and hand sew your very own plush creature. Doodle a perfect world for your new friend and create a silly comic book outlining its adventures.

Shamrock Weaving Learn basic weaving techniques to create the perfect St. Patrick’s Day decoration. We’ll weave with holiday colors and even add in some fun four leaf clover embellishments.

Saturday, March 9 10am–12pm Molly Eisenberg

Kids Workshops Kids’ Night Out: Year of the Pig Ages 5 and up Tuesday, February 5 marks The Year of the Pig! Celebrate the Chinese New Year with us in this fun, festive night out for kids only! We’ll design and hand sew our very own comfy and cuddly piggy plushie.

Tuesday, February 5 6–8pm Mikey Anderson $35, Members $30

Saturday, February 23 10am–12pm Mikey Anderson

Saturday, February 9 10am–12pm Molly Eisenberg

2019 Winter Class Calendar Monday

Kidstreet

1-3 year-old

Lil’ Artists 9:30–10:15am 11:30am-12:15pm

Tuesday

9-13 year-old

Thursday

Lil’ Artists 10:30–11:15am

Friday

Saturday Lil’ Artists 9:30–10:15am

Boxes Big to Small, 4-5pm

3-5 year-old 6-8 year-old

Wednesday

Mixed Media Explorations, 10-11am

Drawing & Painting,, 4-5:30pm

Plushies, 5-6:30pm

Animal Buddies, 4:30-6pm

Drawing & Cartooning, 4:30-6pm

Handbuilding & Wheelthrowing, 4:30-6:30pm

30 WINTER CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 7 & FEBRUARY 11

Handbuilding & Wheelthrowing, 2-4pm

Sunday Lil’ Artists 9:30–10:15am

Membership Benefits

Policies & Procedures

Be a part of the Lillstreet Community by becoming a member today. You will join a supportive and friendly art community and have access to all the great benefits:

Office & Gallery Winter Hours:

• Discounts on classes, camps and workshops • VIP membership card • Discounts at participating art supply stores and other community services

Monday - Thursday: 10am - 7:30pm Friday: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 10am - 6pm Sunday: 10am - 5pm Register Early! Classes fill quickly. We strongly encourage you to preregister to ensure a space in class. Registration is accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis with a 50% deposit required. Balance is due on the first day of class. Workshops must be paid in full at time of registration. Lillstreet accepts payments by Visa, Master Card, American Express or Discover. Checks should be made payable to Lillstreet Art Center.

• 10% off of Gallery shop purchases

Holidays & Missed Classes: For classes that fall on holidays, it is ARTIST MEMBERSHIP

HOUSEHOLD MEMBERSHIP

YEAR

for 1 person

up to individual teachers and students to decide whether to hold the class or to schedule a make up class later in the session. Missed classes may only be made up within the same class session.

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

75 110 $

YEAR

for 2 people

YEAR

for 3 or more people

Private Lessons Would you prefer individualized instruction over a classroom situation? Is there a specific technique you’ve always wanted to learn but don’t have the time to commit to a 10 week class? If this is what you’ve been looking for we have some options for you to choose from. • A two-hour minimum commitment is required.

Class Age Restrictions: All classes are for ages 16 years and older unless otherwise noted.

Tools & Materials: Students may be required to purchase a tool kit from Lillstreet, or other materials in order to complete class work. Unless otherwise specified, materials will be provided for the first class session and students will receive a supply list for purchase.

Cancellations & Refunds (Please Read Carefully)

Cancellations: Classes are canceled when enrollment minimums are not reached. Students will be notified if classes are canceled and will be eligible for a full refund or class credit. Tuition credits are good indefinitely toward classes and workshops. Credits are not redeemable for cash under any circumstances.

• Your customized lesson can be for one person, two or three. • No previous experience necessary.

Refund Policy For Dropped Classes:

• Private classes can be set up in any of our departments.

Tuition is refundable for all classes and workshops dropped more than one week prior to the session start date, minus a $40 processing fee. Classes dropped during the week prior to the start of the class session are eligible for a studio credit only (no refunds). Classes dropped during the first week of the session are eligible for a 50% studio credit (no refund). Classes dropped after the first week of the session are not eligible for a credit or refund except in cases of documented medical emergency with physician’s note. Students are responsible for notifying the Lillstreet staff that they wish to drop a class or workshop. Not attending class does not constitute an official withdrawal or cancellation of tuition or fees. Visiting artist workshops and summer camps have separate cancellation policies.

• Your lesson includes open studio time on the day of your lesson only; it does not include open studio for the week.

Pricing structure: $75 per hour for one-on-one instruction $60 per hour, per student for two $50 per hour, per student for three Contact us for more information: customclasses@lillstreet.com

Getting To Lillstreet We are located on the northeast corner of Montrose and Ravenswood.

Public Transportation: Take the CTA Brown Line to Montrose, or use Montrose Bus #78. The Metra Union Pacific North line Ravenswood stop is located four blocks north of Lillstreet.

Car: We are three blocks west of Ashland and four blocks east of Damen. On-street parking is available.

See complete policy information at lillstreet.com. WINTER SESSION Adult/Child Classes

Dropped on or before 12/30/18 Refund minus $40 or full class credit

Dropped between 12/31/18 1/6/19 No refund – class credit only

Dropped between 1/7/19 1/13/19 No refund – half class credit

Refund Policy For Dropped Workshops: • If dropped at least two weeks prior to start date, refund minus $40 or full class credit. • If dropped 7-14 days prior to start date, no refunds – class credit only. • If dropped within 6 days prior to start date, no refund or class credit.

Dropped after 1/14/19 No refund or class credit

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